Regional Operations Manager

Thrive Childcare; Oldham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in the Northwest is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee multiple nursery settings. The role demands strategic leadership and a commitment to delivering high-quality education. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant Early Years qualification and substantial leadership experience within childcare settings. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with EYFS standards and fostering a strong team culture. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals

Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - Additional 2 Days Paid Leave

Christmas Week Closure And Shopping Vouchers

Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts

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

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Significant leadership experience in early years or childcare.
• In-depth understanding of EYFS framework, safeguarding, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multiple nursery settings.
• Support Nursery Managers in delivering high-quality education.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Leadership experience in early years

Understanding of EYFS framework

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Communication skills

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Regional Operations Manager

Required at:

Thrive Childcare and Education in the Northwest!

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 the Northwest! 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 Of Paid 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 Northwest, including Leyland, Oldham, Pudsey, and Greater Manchester. You will support and develop 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