Nursery Operations Director – up to £80,000 + car allowance + bonus

We are recruiting for an Nursery Operations Director to work within a small well established Nursery Group. The role is full time, leading and being the Nominated Individual for 5 nurseries. It is a nursery facing role with a working from home day each week so we are looking for you to live in or close to Leeds.

The role of Nursery Operations Director will include;

• Taking full accountability for the operational, financial and quality performance of five nursery settings.
• Providing visible, hands-on leadership across the nurseries, working closely with managers and their teams to drive performance.
• Maximising commercial performance through strong oversight of occupancy, revenue, staffing costs, budgets and profitability.
• Ensuring consistently high standards of care and education, with all settings operating to strong regulatory and Ofsted standards.
• Leading, developing and holding Nursery Managers accountable, creating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Acting as the Nominated Individual, providing effective governance and ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory and safeguarding responsibilities.

To be considered for the role of Nursery Operations Director, you will need:

• Significant senior leadership experience within a reputable nursery group, with responsibility for multiple early years settings.
• A strong track record of achieving excellent operational, financial and quality outcomes across a nursery portfolio.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to understand nursery finances, identify opportunities and drive improved profitability.
• A strong understanding of what outstanding early years provision looks like, alongside excellent knowledge of Ofsted, safeguarding and compliance.
• An engaging and credible leadership style, with the ability to develop strong Nursery Managers while confidently challenging underperformance.
• The ability and desire to remain nursery-facing, combining strategic leadership with a genuine understanding of what is happening within individual settings.

In return you can expect;

• Salary of up to £80,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance of £4,000 and business expenses
• Annual performance related bonus
• Part of a growing business
• Full autonomy to drive the business
• Attend board meetings

Apply today for more information and a confidential chat! Choice Recruitment Services will consider every application carefully. We pride ourselves on the service provided as well as the level of recruitment experience we have within the childcare sector.