Area Manager – Early Years

Position: Area Manager – Early Years - £75k Package
We are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning Early Years provider to recruit an experienced Area Manager to lead and develop a portfolio of nursery settings across the South West (Somerset, Dorset & Devon). This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished multi-site leader to join a highly regarded organisation with a strong commitment to exceptional childcare, quality improvement and developing outstanding leadership teams.

Why Join This Organisation? Award-winning provider with an excellent reputation for quality and employee development. Attractive reward package Up to £75k  Company car Regional leadership autonomy to influence performance, culture and continuous improvement. Excellent career development with access to leadership training and professional support. People-focused culture committed to staff wellbeing, engagement and progression. Leadership & Quality Lead and support a portfolio of nurseries, ensuring consistently high standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.

Coach, mentor and develop Nursery Managers, building confident and effective leadership teams. Drive quality improvement, regulatory compliance and inspection readiness. Promote a positive culture focused on staff engagement, retention and development. Operational & Commercial Performance Take ownership of regional budgets, occupancy, revenue and operational performance. Analyse performance data and implement strategies to improve quality, efficiency and profitability. Support recruitment, workforce planning and effective resource management.

Strengthen parent engagement and customer experience across the region. Strategic Development Work collaboratively with senior leadership to deliver business objectives. Lead change initiatives and embed consistent operational standards. Identify and develop future leaders, supporting succession planning and continuous improvement. Proven multi-site leadership experience within the Early Years sector. Strong track record of operational management, commercial performance and quality improvement. Experience managing budgets, occupancy and regional performance targets.

Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach and develop Nursery Managers. Strong understanding of safeguarding, regulatory compliance and quality assurance. A commercially astute, proactive and solutions-focused leadership approach. Competitive salary Company car Annual performance bonus 33 days' annual leave Childcare discount Generous family leave policies Retail, travel and leisure discounts Health and wellbeing support Excellent professional development opportunities Interested in Finding Out More?

If you are an experienced multi-site leader looking for an exciting opportunity to influence regional performance and make a meaningful difference within an award-winning Early Years organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential conversation about this Area Manager opportunity in the South West.