Area Manager-Early Years + Car

Overview

Area Manager - Early Years (Top 5 UK Nursery Group).

Location:

Berkshire (Seven Sites).

Salary:
Up to £60,000 basic + £6,000 car allowance + up to £8,000 bonus + £5,000 welcome bonus.

We are proud to partner with one of the UK's Top 5 Nursery Companies to source an exceptional Area Manager for their high-performing region across Berkshire. Our client is a market-leading brand renowned for its premium childcare, state-of-the-art facilities, and industry-leading employee investment. This is not just another corporate multi-site role; it is a chance to lead up to 7 established, high-quality settings, mentoring passionate Nursery Managers and directly shaping the regional strategy for a true sector giant.

• Reporting directly to the Regional Director, you will take full operational, financial, and educational accountability for up to 7 nurseries.
• People Leadership:
  Empower, coach, and develop your Nursery Managers, building robust succession plans.
• Quality Excellence:
  Drive educational standards, ensuring all settings maintain or work towards Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
• Commercial Growth:
  Deliver regional EBITDA targets, optimize occupancy strategies, and manage localized budgets.
• Compliance & Safeguarding:
  Champion strict safer recruitment and unbeatable safeguarding practices across the region.

• A proven track record as an Early Years Area Manager or as a Senior/Cluster Nursery Manager overseeing large-scale operations.
• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Degree, EYPS, or EYITT is highly desirable).
• Deep understanding of EYFS frameworks, Ofsted inspection metrics, and safer recruitment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between Berkshire sites.