Early Years Operations Manager

As Operations Manager you will work and report directly to the Head of Operations, working across nurseries in Newcastle and Sunderland, providing direction, guidance, leadership and expertise to the Nursery Management teams.

You will demonstrate outstanding leadership and management skills, bring enthusiasm and creativity, underpinned by a commercial understanding and excellent communication skills. On behalf of the Head of Operations, you will be accountable for delivering the full operational strategy as defined by the Groups business plan, you will be able to see the bigger picture and plan ahead whilst being hands on as needed to ensure our operations run smoothly by providing leadership for daily activities across all functions.

You will play a pivotal role for ensuring that all performance standards are met consistently whilst having a major impact on performance improvement and professional development, productivity, efficiency, controls and profitability.

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 drivers licence

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!