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Regional Nursery Director

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 72,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Regional Director
Remote Based | National Travel Required
Excellent Executive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Regional Director to join a rapidly growing and highly respected early years organisation.

This senior leadership role carries full operational, commercial and people responsibility for a portfolio of nurseries across a defined region. Reporting directly to the Chief Early Years Officer, the successful candidate will lead a team of Area Managers to deliver outstanding operational standards, sustainable commercial performance and exceptional childcare outcomes.

This is a pivotal appointment within an ambitious and expanding group, offering the opportunity to influence operational strategy, support acquisition activity and lead the successful integration of newly acquired settings.

Key Responsibilities

  * Full P&L ownership across the regional nursery portfolio

  * Drive occupancy, revenue growth and overall commercial performance

  * Lead, coach and develop Area Managers and senior operational teams

  * Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, safeguarding and statutory requirements

  * Lead operational audits and improvement strategies across the region

  * Act as the senior escalation point for safeguarding, operational and people matters

  * Support acquisition activity including due diligence and post-acquisition integration

  * Build strong relationships with local authorities, stakeholders and external partners

  * Contribute to strategic operational planning alongside executive leadership

  * Identify and develop future leaders within the business

Candidate Requirements

  * Significant multi-site leadership experience within early years or childcare

  * Proven track record of delivering operational and commercial success

  * Strong financial and commercial acumen with previous P&L responsibility

  * Experience managing senior operational leaders

  * Excellent understanding of Ofsted and regulatory frameworks

  * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  * Resilient, highly organised and capable of operating autonomously

  * Passionate about delivering exceptional early years outcomes

Essential Qualifications

  * Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification or above

  * Full UK driving licence

  * Flexibility to travel nationally as required

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a values-driven organisation during an exciting period of growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping operational excellence across the group whilst contributing to its long-term expansion strategy.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply with your CV

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