Regional Operations Manager

Thrive Childcare; England; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Cheshire is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee multiple nursery settings. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring compliance with EYFS standards and enhancing the quality of childcare. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £52,500 annually plus a £5,000 car allowance, along with generous benefits like childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Earn extra £200 per month through referrals

Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off

Christmas week closure and shopping vouchers

Up to 85% off childcare discounts

Cash health plans

Long service awards

Monthly colleague spotlight rewards

Career progression opportunities

DBS registration paid

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognized Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Significant leadership experience in early years or childcare settings is required.
• In-depth knowledge of EYFS framework and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across multiple nursery settings.
• Ensure all nurseries meet regulatory and safeguarding standards.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and occupancy to drive improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of EYFS framework

Knowledge of safeguarding

Effective communication

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Regional Operations Manager

Required at:

Thrive Childcare and Education in Cheshire!

Full Time (40 Hours Per Week - Monday to Friday)

£52,500 Per Annum + £5,000 Car Allowance

We are looking for a Regional Operations Manager to join our amazing team here at Thrive Childcare and Education in Cheshire! At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:

• Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
• Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days OfPaid Leave!
• Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
• Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
• Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
• Personal Progression Career Opportunities
• DBS Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!

Plus many more amazing benefits!

Essential Criteria:

You must hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above, as recognised by the DfE) and have substantial leadership experience within early years or childcare settings, including management responsibility. You will have an in-depth understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and regulatory requirements, and a proven ability to lead, support, and develop management teams to deliver consistently high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5.

About The Role:

As Regional Operations Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple nursery settings in the Cheshire region, including Alsager, Chester, Warrington, and Wistaston. You will support and develop the Nursery Managers to deliver consistently high-quality early years education and childcare. You will be responsible for ensuring all nurseries meet regulatory, safeguarding, and EYFS standards, overseeing day-to-day operations, monitoring performance, budgets, and occupancy, and driving continuous improvement. The role requires building strong, positive cultures, maintaining compliance with health and safety and employment legislation, leading quality assurance processes, and working closely with senior leadership to promote operational excellence, growth, and outstanding outcomes for children, families, and teams.

Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork