Regional Nursery 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.