Area Nursery Manager

Area Manager – Early Years | South West

Up to £57,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Are you an experienced Early Years leader looking for your next challenge?

We're supporting a leading national childcare provider to recruit an Area Manager across the South West, overseeing multiple nursery settings and driving excellence in quality, compliance, occupancy and team development.

The Role

• Lead and support a portfolio of nurseries across the region
• Coach and develop Nursery Managers and leadership teams
• Drive outstanding outcomes in quality, safeguarding and compliance
• Support occupancy growth and financial performance
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Build a positive culture focused on children, families and colleagues

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (Degree desirable)
• Significant senior leadership experience within a multi-site childcare environment
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted, safeguarding and compliance requirements
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £57,000
• £6,000 car allowance
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• The opportunity to join a well-established, growing organisation with a strong reputation in Early Years

If you're passionate about making a difference to children's outcomes while leading and developing exceptional nursery teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.