Area Manager in Childcare

Area Manager (Children’s Play, Sport & Childcare Provider) Location

Oxfordshire/Berkshire (Oxford, Reading, Abingdon and surrounding areas)

£32,000 – £34,000 per year (depending on experience)

Full- time / Hybrid role with considerable travel

Please note:

To be considered for this role you must have a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

We’re recruiting for an Area Manager to join a leading children’s play, sport and childcare provider in the Oxfordshire & Berkshire area, covering Oxford, Reading, Abingdon and areas in between. This is a fantastic full‑time opportunity for an experienced childcare or operations manager to oversee multiple sites and lead high‑quality wraparound and holiday club provision.

The General Manager of a flagship venue and local cluster of schools will spend time in clubs and with teams daily, overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of running breakfast clubs, after‑school clubs, holiday camps, and lunchtime activities. Some of your key responsibilities will include leadership and growth, training and onboarding, recruitment, scheduling, team management, cost control, customer service, and developing strong school partnerships.

• Management experience with a focus on people development
• Experience working in a busy and ever‑changing environment where no day is the same
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A forward‑thinking, proactive approach to your work, being able to solve both present and future problems
• Proven ability to manage change and growth
• An interest and passion for childcare and child development

• Strong basic salary
• Discounted childcare fees
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, giving you access to confidential support and assistance
• A strong work/life balance with no weekend work

• Be Considerate – Show You Care
• Be Passionate – Love What You Do
• Be Courageous – Show you are resilient
• Make a Difference – Leave a positive legacy

This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.