Childcare Support Manager

Co-Operative Energy Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Childcare Support Manager to lead and improve performance across a national network of nurseries. This pivotal position demands a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years, leadership skills, and experience in the sector. You will collaborate with the Head of Operations and nurture management teams while being willing to travel nationally. In return, the role offers extensive annual leave, employee discounts, and support programs for health and wellbeing.

Benefits

60% off Childcare

20% off Food Shop

15% off Holidays

30 Days Annual Leave

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years, preferably level 4 or above.
• Experienced leader with a proven track record of successfully leading a team.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the early years sector.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Head of Operations and childcare team.
• Ensure all performance standards are met consistently.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Nursery management teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Budget management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Level 4 qualification in Early Years or above

Job description

As Childcare Support Manager you will work and report directly to the Head of Operations and in conjunction with the broader childcare team. This vital role will involve travelling nationally, so you must enjoy the flexibility and be willing to work at different locations, providing short-term management coverage and support to our national network of nurseries.

You will play a pivotal role for ensuring that all performance standards are met consistently whilst working with the nursery teams and having impact on performance improvement, productivity, efficiency, controls, and profitability.

As an influential leader, you will work in unity with Regional Managers to move quickly to solve business problems at nurseries requiring intervention. Establishing positive working relationships, role‑modeling best practice and providing direction, guidance, leadership, and expertise to Nursery management teams.

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years, preferably level 4 or above.
• You will be an experienced leader and have a proven track record of successfully leading a team.
• Experience in the early years sector of a minimum of 2‑years.
• A self‑starter with a high energy approach and a desire to work in a fast‑paced, change environment, you will be hands‑on and a natural problem‑solver.
• Proven ability for delivering an operational strategy.
• Proven ability, to budget, manage expenditure within budgetary limits.
• Good IT skills – Word, Excel and Power point. Experience of using technology and data to support performance improvement.
• Be able to travel nationally.
• Current driver’s license.

What can we offer you?

• Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday.
• 30 Days Annual Leave - Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days.
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support.
• Full Training and Accredited Development Plans.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!

Apply today! If you would like more information, please email our team at [emailprotected]