Business & Senior Childcare Manager - Early Years Learning

Ref: GI231110   •   £38,000 - £40,000 per annum   •   Staines, Surrey   •   Permanent   •   Posted in Commercial

If you’re a senior level professional within the childcare and early years learning sector, passionate about your vocation and seeking an opportunity to join a small, dynamic, and forward-thinking group as Business & Senior Childcare Manager, responsible for overseeing the range of day-to -day operational functions…then I’d like to hear from you.

You’ll need to be qualified, L5 / 6 or equivalent, and already possessing strong all-round commercial acumen and a ‘head for business and finance’, along with demonstrable experience of managing applicable operations and indeed the team of people that help deliver the company’s unrivalled childcare and learning services. 

As Business & Senior Childcare Manager, you’ll assume a key role within the company and, reporting to the Managing Director, oversee operations for the business’ various regional locations, focusing on service, growth, and profitability. With approximately 60% of your time spent on business management and 40% on overall childcare related matters, sound commercial awareness is essential, as are strong leadership and people management skills, along with the ability to take ownership and drive change where needed. 

Your key areas of responsibility as would include:

• Quality assurance
• Recruitment and training
• Finance and reporting
• Sales and marketing
• Ad-hoc projects and initiatives

A strategic thinker, with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude, you’ll be a naturally effective communicator and influencer, comfortable working with your wider team to deliver first class overall customer service and indeed care. 

Based at HQ, your role would involve regularly visiting the business’ various regional locations, within a 15 - 20 mile radius.

On offer in return is an attractive basic starting salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per annum, though negotiable subject to experience, along with discounted childcare, pension, 28 days holiday entitlement, continued CPD development, DBS, expenses, and other benefits. 
A laptop computer and phone etc. will of course be provided.

So, an enviable opportunity for a senior manager within the childcare sector to secure a pivotal role with an innovative business that promotes positive leadership, support, and shared values.

If you fit the above profile, please forward your CV by applying today and or call me, Gavin, on 01908 929042 for an initial chat and to discuss mutual compatibility.