Bright Horizons UK
Regional Director - Nurseries / Childcare
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Regional Director (Early Years) | London and East London Areas
đź’Ľ Field-based | Full time (40 hrs) | ÂŁDOE + car allowance
đź“Ť Covering areas In and around London and East Areas
Closing Date: 8th August 2026 or until right candidate is hired - all applicants need to attach a full and relevant CV to be considered
An enhanced DBS is required for this role / Driving licence
Bright Horizons is seeking an experienced Regional Director to lead a portfolio of nursery settings across Central/London. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving quality, performance, engagement, and sustainable growth in a highly regulated environment.
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What you’ll do:
- Lead and develop multi-site nursery management teams
- Deliver people, performance, and growth strategies
- Drive Ofsted compliance, quality, and safety standards
- Partner with HR, Finance & Marketing on strategic initiatives
- Embed a strong, values-led culture across the region
What we’re looking for:
- Nursery and childcare experience in a similar role
- Senior multi-site leadership experience (15+ sites)
- Strong early years sector and Ofsted knowledge
- Commercially astute with a track record of growth & performance
- Confident leading change, developing leaders, and using data to drive decisions
- Coaching / Mentoring and Leading a team
- Financial savvy / budget management / growth experience
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Essential Qualifications
- Early Years Education
- L3 Early Years Diploma or equivalent
- First Aid Certificate - Paediatric
Why Bright Horizons?
- 98% of nurseries rated Good/Outstanding
- Flexible benefits, wellbeing support & career development
An enhanced DBS is required for this role.
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