Outdoor Owls
Nursery Area Manager
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Nursery Area Manager
Up to £45k pa
Surrey - Field Based (across two of our nurseries in Guildford and Farnham, remote, and in our Cobham office)
40 Hours a Week (flexible working times between 7am–6pm)
Early Years qualification essential
We believe in creating extraordinary early experiences for children by pioneering outdoor learning in our forest nurseries and holiday camps. As our Nursery Area Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping outstanding practice across our sites while ensuring smooth, high-quality operational delivery.
In this role, you will:
- Support our Nursery Managers to deliver exceptional Early Years practice rooted in outdoor learning
- Drive quality, consistency, and compliance across our nurseries, ensuring we exceed EYFS and Ofsted expectations
- Support day-to-day operations across sites, stepping in with hands-on help where needed
- Lead elements of training, onboarding, and professional development for our teams
- Oversee elements of site operations including health & safety, EHO compliance, safeguarding practices, and parent communications
- Contribute to new site openings, team development initiatives, and continuous improvement of systems and processes
- Manage nurseries in manager absences or for new site successful set up
- Manage efficient nursery resourcing
- Conduct HR conversations and processes effectively
- Oversee holiday camp organisation and experience
- Support quality of parent experience, successful recruitment, marketing, and events
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Why you?
- You’re a warm, confident communicator who builds strong relationships with teams, children, and families
- You bring solid Early Years knowledge and nursery leadership experience
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can balance operational priorities
- You’re energized by spending time outdoors and passionate about our innovative approach to Early Years education
- You’re organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable navigating different systems, schedules, and challenges
- You enjoy coaching and supporting teams and are comfortable handling a range of HR scenarios
- You’re flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic about jumping in wherever your support is needed across our nurseries
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Why us?
- We are an innovative and ambitious nursery group where your leadership will have a meaningful impact on children, families, and teams
- We offer opportunities to shape practice, contribute to growth, and develop your career
- Access to our YuLife app with a private virtual GP, mental wellbeing support, and rewards you can spend at your favourite brands
- We get to spend our days outdoors in nature and fresh air
- Competitive salaries with opportunities for bonuses
- A dynamic Operations team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning
- Paid sick day allowance
- Generous childcare discount
- Extra holiday days after 2, 3, and 4 years of owlsome service
- Clothing and accessories including boots, beanie, and neck warmer
- We love team socials, celebrations, and the joy of being part of a warm, supportive community
We can’t wait to hear from you soon!
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