Regional Operations Manager

Thrive Childcare; Manchester; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple nursery settings. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification and have extensive leadership experience in early years settings. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, supporting Nursery Managers, and driving improvements in childcare quality. This role offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits, fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals

Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off

Christmas week closure and vouchers

Up to 85% off childcare discounts

Cash health plans for treatment

Personal progression career opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Substantial leadership experience within early years or childcare settings.
• In-depth understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple nursery settings.
• Support and develop Nursery Managers to ensure high-quality care.
• Oversee operations, monitor performance, budgets, and occupancy.

Skills

Leadership experience in early years

Understanding of EYFS framework

Ability to develop management teams

Compliance with regulatory requirements

Education

Full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Regional Operations Manager

Required at:

Thrive Childcare and Education in Manchester!

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 Manchester! 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 Manchester region, supporting and developing 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