Olympus Recruitment Ltd
Area Manager-Early Years 60k basic + 6k Car allowance
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Area Manager-Early Years 60k basic + 6k Car allowance
Area Manager – Early Years (Top 5 UK Nursery Group)
Location: Gloucestershire & Worcestershire (Covering up to 7 settings)
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 Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. 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.
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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.
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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 Gloucestershire and Worcestershire sites.
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