We’re Hiring – Nursery Administrator (Monday to Thursday, Office-Based) Based at our Head Office within the beautiful surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 6.00pm (38 hours per week including a 30-minute lunch break) Salary: £28,000 to £31,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Are you an experienced early years professional looking for a fresh challenge away from the floor, but still passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? We’re looking for a confident, organised and warm Nursery Administrator to join our Head Office team. You will support five nursery settings across Scotland and England and play a vital part in keeping everything behind the scenes running smoothly, working closely with the individual management teams. Based in our office within the stunning grounds of Dalkeith Country Park, you’ll work alongside the Operations Manager and nursery managers across the organisation. This role is ideal for a Deputy Manager or experienced Room Lead who is ready to move into a leadership role that is non-practitioner based, but still deeply connected to the sector. What You’ll Be Doing · Managing child placements, waiting lists, deferrals, session changes and leavers · Being the first point of contact for new families, offering a warm, professional welcome · Handling nursery funding for Midlothian and Edinburgh Councils (training provided) · Supporting staff recruitment processes including contracts, PVGs and uniform orders · Reconciling parent payments and managing outstanding balances using Famly · Keeping administrative records accurate and up to date across all five settings ✅ What We’re Looking For · A strong background in early years (e.g. Deputy Manager, Room Lead or equivalent) · Excellent organisation and attention to detail · Confidence using digital tools such as Famly, Excel and email · A caring, approachable manner with families, especially during their first experiences with nursery life · Willingness to learn funding processes · Ability to work independently and manage time effectively across multiple settings What We Offer · Permanent, full-time role (Monday to Thursday only) · Beautiful office location in Dalkeith Country Park · Supportive leadership and hands-on training · 28 days pro-rata annual leave (increasing with length of service) · Paid wellbeing days and Christmas closure after 12 months · Pension scheme · Childcare discounts Interviews will be held in person within Dalkeith Country Park, W/C 3rd November 2025.