Area Manger - Early Years
Job Introduction
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Area Manager – Early Years (Hertfordshire \& Bedfordshire)
Competitive salary \+ bonus \| Company car \| Up to 50 days annual leave
Be part of something truly special
At Childbase Partnership, we believe that childhood is something to be cherished — a time for curiosity, creativity and growing confidence.
Behind every wonderful nursery experience is a strong, supportive leader… and that’s where you come in.
We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Area Manager to support our nurseries across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, helping our teams to deliver exceptional care, education, and experiences for every child, every day.
Why choose Childbase Partnership?
Because we care about you, just as much as we care about the children in our nurseries.
When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Up to 50 paid days off each year – because work\-life balance truly matters
- Company car for your field\-based role
- Competitive salary \+ discretionary bonus
- 75% childcare discount for your children (40% for grandchildren)
- Private medical care, mental health support \& Employee Assistance Programme
- A genuine sense of belonging in an employee\-owned partnership
What you’ll be doing
As an Area Manager, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the success of our nurseries and the experiences of our children and teams.
You will:
- Support and inspire nursery managers to lead confident, happy, high\-performing teams
- Champion outstanding care and education, underpinned by the EYFS
- Help your nurseries thrive by delivering against key goals such as occupancy, team wellbeing and retention
- Work closely with your Regional Director and colleagues to overcome challenges and drive improvement
- Build strong, positive relationships with teams, families, and external partners
- Be a visible, approachable leader who makes a real difference across your region
✨ About you
You are someone who leads with warmth, motivates with purpose, and genuinely cares.
You will:
- Hold a Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification
- Have strong leadership experience in a nursery or multi\-site setting
- Bring a solid understanding of the EYFS and statutory frameworks
- Be confident in coaching, supporting and developing others
- Enjoy being out in the field, building relationships and making an impact
- Have a natural ability to balance people, quality and performance
Location \& role details
This is a field\-based role across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, with regular visits to our nurseries and Head Office in Newport Pagnell.
Full\-time (37\.5 hours per week), with flexibility required to meet the needs of the business.
Interview Information
Interviews for this role will be taking place on:
Friday 19th June at our Head Office in Newport Pagnell.
We will be in touch with shortlisted candidates with further details.
A role that truly matters
At Childbase Partnership, you’re not just managing nurseries, you’re shaping experiences, supporting teams, and helping children grow into confident individuals.
If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can feel proud of the difference you make every day, we would love to welcome you.
We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (*fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement)* and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will resolve if an interview is the next step.
Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.
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