The Old Station Nursery Group
Help us lead the future of early years education.
Were looking for a dynamic, hands-on Regional Operations Manager to join our growing leadership team at The Old Station Nursery Group .
This is a pivotal role where youll inspire and guide a team of Area Managers, championing high standards across a thriving region of nurseries. With your passion for early years, operational excellence mindset, and commercial acumen, youll drive quality, performance, people capability and growth, ensuring every nursery within your region delivers exceptional care and education for children and families.
Whats in your remit?
* Lead, coach and develop your area management team
* Champion exceptional quality standards and regulatory excellence
* Own your regions commercial performance and P&L
* Create a people centric culture that supports our people grow in their careers
* Collaborate across functions to deliver key strategic initiatives
* Open and embed new settings as we continue to grow
What are we looking for?
* A proven regional leader with early years or education sector experience (multi-site is a must)
* Commercially minded, with a strong track record in budget ownership and performance delivery
* Inspirational, authentic leadership style, a leader who can empower, support, and challenge providing clarity, direction and stretch.
* Deep understanding of early years education and regulation, with relevant EY qualification and experience.
Why join us?
Were a growing nursery group with 78 settings across the UK, with bold plans for our future growth. This is a rare opportunity to help us shape our future while developing your own. If you're a strong commercial thinker, people leader and operational powerhouse looking for your next big challenge, wed love to hear from you.
Please contact our Recruitment Manager Emily Inkster () for an initial conversation or apply online today.
Safer recruitment processes and enhanced DBS checks apply.
Regional Operations Manager, South Region
Location: Field-based with travel across the South + regular HQ visits (Slough)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Reports to: Operations Director | Team: 4 Area Managers
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