Regional Quality Advisor - Midlands/South West

Partou UK Limited; West Midlands, Hounslow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking a Regional Quality Advisor to ensure outstanding quality and compliance across its nurseries. Responsibilities include supporting Regional Business Managers, conducting audits, and acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Candidates should have a Level 3 childcare qualification and multisite experience. The position is full-time, offering a competitive salary and various employee benefits including professional training and a childcare discount.

Benefits

Annual salary of £42,000

£6,000 per annum car allowance

Access to professional training

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Pension scheme

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Buddy Bonuses

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Proven multisite experience in supporting nurseries.
• Flexibility to travel regionally and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure outstanding quality and compliance across nurseries.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for the region.
• Conduct audits and mock inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage complex safeguarding issues

Education

Level 3 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Regional Quality Advisor – South West/Midlands

Salary - £42,000 per annum plus £6,000 per annum car allowance.

Hours – Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Join Partou – Where children are the leaders.

At Partou, childcare is more than a job—it’s a journey. As one of the largest childcare providers in the UK and part of a global leader with over 1,000 nurseries worldwide, we’re committed to delivering exceptional early years education and care. We are recruiting for a Regional Quality Advisor to support quality, curriculum and compliance across our South West region.

What you will be doing

As a Regional Quality Advisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring outstanding quality and compliance across our nurseries. You’ll work closely with Regional Business Managers, Area Managers, and Nursery Managers, providing hands‑on support and guidance to help them achieve the very best outcomes for children and secure strong Ofsted ratings. Your responsibilities will include acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for your region, driving quality standards, and ensuring our curriculum and ethos are consistently delivered. You’ll also conduct audits and mock inspections, support nurseries ahead of Ofsted visits, and collaborate with operational teams to implement quality initiatives and integrate new settings.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with a Level 3 or above childcare qualification, a deep understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements, and proven multisite experience in supporting nurseries to achieve Outstanding ratings. You’ll need excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to manage complex safeguarding issues, and confidence in working with external stakeholders. This role requires flexibility to travel, both regionally and nationwide with occasional overnight stays.

Partou & You… What we can offer

• Annual salary of £42,000 per annum, plus £6,000 per annum car allowance
• Access to professional training through the Partou Academy
• 60% childcare discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Your birthday off — to celebrate you
• Health & wellbeing support for you and your family, via medicash
• Access to EPIC, our colleague information, rewards and recognition platform
• Buddy Bonuses, paid when you refer exceptional and talented colleagues who join our team.

Be part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) — a collective of 10 leading childcare providers across England.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Partou UK works to the highest standard of Safer Recruitment, and all applicants will undergo robust background and vetting checks prior to employment, including an Enhanced DBS with barring list check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Benefits: £6000 Car Allowance