Area Manager-Early Years 60k basic + 6k Car allowance
  • England,South East,Buckinghamshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionArea Manager – Early Years (Top 5 UK Nursery Group)
Location:Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire (Seven Sites)
Salary: Up to £60,000 basic + £6,000 car allowance + up to £8,000 bonus + £5,000 welcome bonus


The Opportunity
We are proud to partner with one of the UK’s Top 5 Nursery Companies to source an exceptional Area Manager for their high-performing region across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Our client is a market-leading brand renowned for its premium childcare, state-of-the-art facilities, and industry-leading employee investment. This is not just another corporate multi-site role; it is a chance to lead up to 7 established, high-quality settings, mentoring passionate Nursery Managers and directly shaping the regional strategy for a true sector giant.


What’s in it for you?


*Elite Compensation: Up to £60,000 basic salary.
*Golden Hello: £5,000 welcome bonus
*Car allowance: £6,000 dedicated car allowance per annum.
*Realistic Bonus Potential: Up to £8,000 performance-related annual bonus.
*Premium Benefits: Group pension scheme, private healthcare, and market-leading childcare discounts.


The Role


Reporting directly to the Regional Director, you will take full operational, financial, and educational accountability for up to 7 nurseries.


*People Leadership: Empower, coach, and develop your Nursery Managers, building robust succession plans.
*Quality Excellence: Drive educational standards, ensuring all settings maintain or work towards Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
*Commercial Growth: Deliver regional EBITDA targets, optimize occupancy strategies, and manage localized budgets.
*Compliance & Safeguarding: Champion strict safer recruitment and unbeatable safeguarding practices across the region.


The Ideal Candidate


We want to hear from experienced multi-site leaders who thrive on autonomy and commercial growth.


*A proven track record as an Early Years Area Manager or as a Senior/Cluster Nursery Manager overseeing large-scale operations.
*Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Degree, EYPS, or EYITT is highly desirable).
*Deep understanding of EYFS frameworks, Ofsted inspection metrics, and safer recruitment.
*Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire sites.
Job number 3927734

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