A childcare organization located in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification, at least 4 years of experience in the field, and a strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £41,000, a £5,000 joining bonus, and a variety of perks including company pension and discounted childcare.
May 15, 2026
Full time
A childcare organization located in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification, at least 4 years of experience in the field, and a strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £41,000, a £5,000 joining bonus, and a variety of perks including company pension and discounted childcare.
Role Overview: We're Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in Hailsham! Be Part of Something Amazing! We're opening a brand-new Busy Bees nursery in Hailsham this and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 110 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing-and we need passionate Room Leaders joining us in giving our children the best start in life! This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A ROOM LEADER Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits Competitive pay - £28,808.00 per annum! Career progression - Grow with us through training & development! Birthday off - Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU! 50% childcare discount - Because family comes first! Up to 28 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Menopause support - Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub! Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute, a happier you! Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support! Travel opportunities - Work with childcare professionals across the world! Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus - Because balance matters! Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders - We've got your back! PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform -filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training. Role Responsibilities: WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A ROOM LEADER Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity Support children's development & maintain positive relationships with families Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene Required Qualifications: ARE YOU OUR PERFECT ROOM LEADER? We're searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team . Do you have ? Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team A passion for fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: We're Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in Hailsham! Be Part of Something Amazing! We're opening a brand-new Busy Bees nursery in Hailsham this and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 110 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing-and we need passionate Room Leaders joining us in giving our children the best start in life! This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A ROOM LEADER Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits Competitive pay - £28,808.00 per annum! Career progression - Grow with us through training & development! Birthday off - Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU! 50% childcare discount - Because family comes first! Up to 28 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Menopause support - Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub! Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute, a happier you! Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support! Travel opportunities - Work with childcare professionals across the world! Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus - Because balance matters! Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders - We've got your back! PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform -filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training. Role Responsibilities: WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A ROOM LEADER Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity Support children's development & maintain positive relationships with families Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene Required Qualifications: ARE YOU OUR PERFECT ROOM LEADER? We're searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team . Do you have ? Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team A passion for fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Retail Van Driver & stock Collector to join the Retail team. Your role is to ensure the careful movement, collection and delivery in liaison with Shop Managers, of all merchandise within a dedicated boundary as directed by the Retail Operations Manager. This role is not open to sponsorship. Role Requirements Minimum age 21 or Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) holder for Insurance purposes. Responsible for the collection and delivery of donated goods to the required location within agreed timescales and to agreed targets. To provide delivery and collection service to external stock generation sites through Donation Stations. To undertake bag drops and collections as required. To maintain strict control of security of all goods collected, transported and delivered. To ensure minimum losses are incurred on goods and furniture by the careful and respectful handling of all such items. Role will involve a large amount of heavy lifting in picking up and moving stock including furniture. To support maintenance of multi-site storage of stock belonging to The Children s Trust Transportation of rubbish and unwanted items to recycling centre or refuse site as appropriate. To ensure customer care and quality of service. To act as the representative of The Children s Trust in the collection from and delivery to customers of donated goods and furniture. To liaise with shop managers over the movement of stock between shops as directed by the Retail Operations Manager. Training of Volunteer Van/Driver Assistants where necessary Provide all relevant training and development to the Volunteer Interview Date: TBC About Us The Children s Trust is the UK s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
May 15, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Retail Van Driver & stock Collector to join the Retail team. Your role is to ensure the careful movement, collection and delivery in liaison with Shop Managers, of all merchandise within a dedicated boundary as directed by the Retail Operations Manager. This role is not open to sponsorship. Role Requirements Minimum age 21 or Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) holder for Insurance purposes. Responsible for the collection and delivery of donated goods to the required location within agreed timescales and to agreed targets. To provide delivery and collection service to external stock generation sites through Donation Stations. To undertake bag drops and collections as required. To maintain strict control of security of all goods collected, transported and delivered. To ensure minimum losses are incurred on goods and furniture by the careful and respectful handling of all such items. Role will involve a large amount of heavy lifting in picking up and moving stock including furniture. To support maintenance of multi-site storage of stock belonging to The Children s Trust Transportation of rubbish and unwanted items to recycling centre or refuse site as appropriate. To ensure customer care and quality of service. To act as the representative of The Children s Trust in the collection from and delivery to customers of donated goods and furniture. To liaise with shop managers over the movement of stock between shops as directed by the Retail Operations Manager. Training of Volunteer Van/Driver Assistants where necessary Provide all relevant training and development to the Volunteer Interview Date: TBC About Us The Children s Trust is the UK s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
Team Manager - Customer Service & Administration Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum plus a 5% annual bonus - OTE £33600 Location: Portsmouth J ob Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday- Hybrid available after probation Plus, fantastic benefits which include the following: Employee assistance programme Huge Discounts on vehicles Competitive salary with bonus potential Onsite parking and nursery Hybrid working (2 days from home per week) Volunteer days Life assurance Complimentary office refreshments Generous pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution) Wellbeing initiatives, including monthly wellbeing hour and events Private medical insurance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Employee discounts and retail perks The Role We are looking for a motivated and experienced Team Leader / Team Manager to join our client's growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leading people, driving performance, and delivering exceptional results. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting team development, and ensuring high standards are consistently met. You will also be expected to be in the thick of the department completing daily tasks alongside leading the team Key Responsibilities To provide support and lead a team within a specialist department To work closely with a senior manager to lead and develop a well-established team To assist clients with their needs via email and on the telephone Lead, motivate, and develop a team to achieve performance targets Monitor productivity, quality, and service levels Provide coaching, training, and ongoing support to team members Liaise with other departments and senior stakeholders Manage workflow and allocate tasks effectively To produce reports and complete administrative tasks to support the department Handle escalations and resolve issues promptly Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives About You Previous experience of team management / team leadership is required Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to motivate and engage a team Experience of coaching and developing others is required Organised with excellent problem-solving abilities Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Results-driven with a proactive approach What's on Offer Competitive salary up to £32,000 Opportunities for career progression Supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing training and development How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Team Manager - Customer Service & Administration Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum plus a 5% annual bonus - OTE £33600 Location: Portsmouth J ob Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday- Hybrid available after probation Plus, fantastic benefits which include the following: Employee assistance programme Huge Discounts on vehicles Competitive salary with bonus potential Onsite parking and nursery Hybrid working (2 days from home per week) Volunteer days Life assurance Complimentary office refreshments Generous pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution) Wellbeing initiatives, including monthly wellbeing hour and events Private medical insurance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Employee discounts and retail perks The Role We are looking for a motivated and experienced Team Leader / Team Manager to join our client's growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leading people, driving performance, and delivering exceptional results. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting team development, and ensuring high standards are consistently met. You will also be expected to be in the thick of the department completing daily tasks alongside leading the team Key Responsibilities To provide support and lead a team within a specialist department To work closely with a senior manager to lead and develop a well-established team To assist clients with their needs via email and on the telephone Lead, motivate, and develop a team to achieve performance targets Monitor productivity, quality, and service levels Provide coaching, training, and ongoing support to team members Liaise with other departments and senior stakeholders Manage workflow and allocate tasks effectively To produce reports and complete administrative tasks to support the department Handle escalations and resolve issues promptly Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives About You Previous experience of team management / team leadership is required Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to motivate and engage a team Experience of coaching and developing others is required Organised with excellent problem-solving abilities Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Results-driven with a proactive approach What's on Offer Competitive salary up to £32,000 Opportunities for career progression Supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing training and development How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
About The Role We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Yarnton Way Nursery in Erith . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.1 on Day Nurseries. Working Monday to Friday - 1pm to 6pm We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 30 Weeks per year: 52 Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026
May 15, 2026
Full time
About The Role We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Yarnton Way Nursery in Erith . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.1 on Day Nurseries. Working Monday to Friday - 1pm to 6pm We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 30 Weeks per year: 52 Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026
Deputy Manager Edinburgh 40 Hours Per Week 15.75/Hr Annual salary equivalent - (phone number removed) We offer: Earn An Extra 400 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave! Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply) Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services High Street And Gym Membership Discounts Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions Long Service Awards Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive Personal Progression Career Opportunities PVG & SSSC Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive! Plus many more amazing benefits! About The Role: As a Deputy Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Nursery Manager and all Centralised Departments. You will supervise staff, guarantee high-quality childcare, communicate with parents, uphold health and safety regulations, manage administrative duties, promote teamwork, and collaborate with other staff members to create a positive and supportive work environment, fostering teamwork and professional growth. This role is essential in maintaining a secure, nurturing environment and delivering excellent care and education to children while supporting the overall management of the nursery. Essential Criteria: As a Deputy Manager, you will need to be level 3 qualified or above in correlation to the government guidelines. It is essential that you already have some leadership experience, but this role will be perfect for anybody who is looking for their next step in the Early Years industry! Children first everytime Deliver everyday with passion Be a positive role model Teamwork
May 15, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager Edinburgh 40 Hours Per Week 15.75/Hr Annual salary equivalent - (phone number removed) We offer: Earn An Extra 400 Per Month Through Referrals Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave! Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply) Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services High Street And Gym Membership Discounts Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions Long Service Awards Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive Personal Progression Career Opportunities PVG & SSSC Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive! Plus many more amazing benefits! About The Role: As a Deputy Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Nursery Manager and all Centralised Departments. You will supervise staff, guarantee high-quality childcare, communicate with parents, uphold health and safety regulations, manage administrative duties, promote teamwork, and collaborate with other staff members to create a positive and supportive work environment, fostering teamwork and professional growth. This role is essential in maintaining a secure, nurturing environment and delivering excellent care and education to children while supporting the overall management of the nursery. Essential Criteria: As a Deputy Manager, you will need to be level 3 qualified or above in correlation to the government guidelines. It is essential that you already have some leadership experience, but this role will be perfect for anybody who is looking for their next step in the Early Years industry! Children first everytime Deliver everyday with passion Be a positive role model Teamwork
Early Years Network Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets, London
Are you an inspirational early year's leader ready to make a difference? Weavers Fields Community Nursery/Pre-School is looking for an experienced, passionate Nursery Manager to lead our outstanding setting in Bethnal Green. You will: Place children at the heart of everything we do, ensuring the best outcomes for every child aged 0-5 Provide hands-on, motivational leadership to a dedicated team Be accountable for EYFS delivery, safeguarding, and child protection Oversee staff management, training, and deployment Manage nursery finances and occupancy levels Build strong relationships with parents and outside professionals What we offer: Competitive salary of £41,400 per annum 6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Staff development and training opportunities A strong, supportive team culture Commitment to staff wellbeing EYNTH ethos of supporting and developing staff What you'll need: Full, relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (or OFSTED-acceptable equivalent) At least five years' experience working with children aged 0-5, with significant management experience Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. Ready to join our team? Apply today and help us continue to provide outstanding early years education for our community! Please email your request for an application pack to: Closing Date: 13th April 26' at 3.00pm Shortlisting date: 13 th April 2026 Interview date: 17 th April 2026
May 15, 2026
Full time
Are you an inspirational early year's leader ready to make a difference? Weavers Fields Community Nursery/Pre-School is looking for an experienced, passionate Nursery Manager to lead our outstanding setting in Bethnal Green. You will: Place children at the heart of everything we do, ensuring the best outcomes for every child aged 0-5 Provide hands-on, motivational leadership to a dedicated team Be accountable for EYFS delivery, safeguarding, and child protection Oversee staff management, training, and deployment Manage nursery finances and occupancy levels Build strong relationships with parents and outside professionals What we offer: Competitive salary of £41,400 per annum 6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Staff development and training opportunities A strong, supportive team culture Commitment to staff wellbeing EYNTH ethos of supporting and developing staff What you'll need: Full, relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (or OFSTED-acceptable equivalent) At least five years' experience working with children aged 0-5, with significant management experience Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. Ready to join our team? Apply today and help us continue to provide outstanding early years education for our community! Please email your request for an application pack to: Closing Date: 13th April 26' at 3.00pm Shortlisting date: 13 th April 2026 Interview date: 17 th April 2026
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you'll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career. As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice Receive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach. Build essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen Train in a supportive, nurturing environment within the UK's leading nursery group, offering long term career potential You'll learn everything needed to thrive in a catering career - while helping provide healthy, nutritious meals for children every day. Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we're proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We've also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we're committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. You'll also experience: Our award winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Ongoing training and career progression Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial guidance through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Workplace pension with Cushon Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Role Responsibilities: Your responsibilities and expectations As a Catering Apprentice, you'll: Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards. Support the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff. Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment. Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas. Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing. Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice. Communicate regularly with your Line Manager about tasks, progress, and learning within the kitchen. Required Qualifications: Essential Criteria To apply, you must: Be passionate about developing a career in catering To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills) Desirable (but not essential) Any previous experience in catering or food preparation A Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene Start your future in Catering with a team that believes in your potential. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees Catering Apprenticeship journey! Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you'll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career. As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice Receive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach. Build essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen Train in a supportive, nurturing environment within the UK's leading nursery group, offering long term career potential You'll learn everything needed to thrive in a catering career - while helping provide healthy, nutritious meals for children every day. Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we're proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We've also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we're committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. You'll also experience: Our award winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Ongoing training and career progression Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial guidance through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Workplace pension with Cushon Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Role Responsibilities: Your responsibilities and expectations As a Catering Apprentice, you'll: Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards. Support the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff. Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment. Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas. Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing. Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice. Communicate regularly with your Line Manager about tasks, progress, and learning within the kitchen. Required Qualifications: Essential Criteria To apply, you must: Be passionate about developing a career in catering To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills) Desirable (but not essential) Any previous experience in catering or food preparation A Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene Start your future in Catering with a team that believes in your potential. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees Catering Apprenticeship journey! Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Nursery Manager Location: Westfield School Gosforth - part of The RGS Newcastle Group of Schools Required as soon as possible Westfield School is launching an ambitious new nursery and is seeking an outstanding Nursery Manager to lead its establishment, growth and long-term development. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the vision, culture and day to day operation of a high-quality new provision within an independent school, set in exceptional surroundings. We are excited to be developing a brand-new, year-round nursery, for up to 60 children aged 6 months to school age, opening on our vibrant and welcoming Westfield School site in the heart of leafy Gosforth. The new, extended nursery will offer outstanding early years care and education to an extended age range, for 51 weeks a year. We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Nursery Manager to lead this exciting development from inception and to shape the long-term vision and success of the nursery. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking and commercially astute early years professional to establish and grow a high quality provision within a supportive and aspirational independent school environment. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Westfield School, the Nursery Manager will be responsible for the leadership and development of the nursery, including to: Lead the growth, financial sustainability and reputation of the nursery; Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing nursery staff team; Ensure exceptional standards of care, education, and safeguarding; Manage the nursery resources and ensure long-term financial sustainability; Drive recruitment, admissions, and retention of children; Shape policies and systems, maintain compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements; Create an enriching, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment. As the nursery enters an exciting phase of expansion, the successful candidate will have a key role in developing its ethos, structures, systems, and reputation as the provision grows. We encourage interested applicants to read through the job information pack below for further details and to send any queries to Mr Neil Walker (Headmaster) Hours: Flexibility is essential to meet the operational needs of a nursery open for extended hours. Hours will be discussed at interview. Salary: Competitive. The actual salary will be chosen to reflect the experience and skills offered by the successful candidate. Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026. How to Apply: Send a covering letter and completed RGS Application Form to Please note we are unable to accept CV applications. RGS Newcastle is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and those working in school to share this commitment. The school applies the Government's Keeping Children Safe in Education Safer Recruitment procedures to all candidates including appropriate pre-interview checks on shortlisted candidates and pre-employment checks pending any offer.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Nursery Manager Location: Westfield School Gosforth - part of The RGS Newcastle Group of Schools Required as soon as possible Westfield School is launching an ambitious new nursery and is seeking an outstanding Nursery Manager to lead its establishment, growth and long-term development. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the vision, culture and day to day operation of a high-quality new provision within an independent school, set in exceptional surroundings. We are excited to be developing a brand-new, year-round nursery, for up to 60 children aged 6 months to school age, opening on our vibrant and welcoming Westfield School site in the heart of leafy Gosforth. The new, extended nursery will offer outstanding early years care and education to an extended age range, for 51 weeks a year. We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Nursery Manager to lead this exciting development from inception and to shape the long-term vision and success of the nursery. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking and commercially astute early years professional to establish and grow a high quality provision within a supportive and aspirational independent school environment. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Westfield School, the Nursery Manager will be responsible for the leadership and development of the nursery, including to: Lead the growth, financial sustainability and reputation of the nursery; Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing nursery staff team; Ensure exceptional standards of care, education, and safeguarding; Manage the nursery resources and ensure long-term financial sustainability; Drive recruitment, admissions, and retention of children; Shape policies and systems, maintain compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements; Create an enriching, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment. As the nursery enters an exciting phase of expansion, the successful candidate will have a key role in developing its ethos, structures, systems, and reputation as the provision grows. We encourage interested applicants to read through the job information pack below for further details and to send any queries to Mr Neil Walker (Headmaster) Hours: Flexibility is essential to meet the operational needs of a nursery open for extended hours. Hours will be discussed at interview. Salary: Competitive. The actual salary will be chosen to reflect the experience and skills offered by the successful candidate. Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026. How to Apply: Send a covering letter and completed RGS Application Form to Please note we are unable to accept CV applications. RGS Newcastle is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and those working in school to share this commitment. The school applies the Government's Keeping Children Safe in Education Safer Recruitment procedures to all candidates including appropriate pre-interview checks on shortlisted candidates and pre-employment checks pending any offer.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!
Nursery Deputy Manager - South Croydon The role is working either of the following: 1. Monday - Friday on fixed shifts of 07:15 - 17:00 and 09:00 - 18:45 (45 hours per week). Candidates will on occasion be required to work earlies to lates 07 45 to cover staff sickness / holiday and overtime will be paid in this instance. 2. Working 4 days per week with shifts of 07:15 - 18:45 (42 hours per week) 51 weeks of the year (we close for a week between Christmas and New Year) The salary is £33 270 per annum depending on working pattern. The Nursery South Croydon are looking for a Deputy Manager to join their team. Candidates must have previous experience as a Deputy Manager and a Level 3 in Childcare or higher. This role is room based. What we offer the below company benefits: Additional leave Your birthday off in addition to your statutory holiday allowance plus an extra day off per year of service for full time staff (part time staff is pro rata) up to a cap of 8 years. Birthday bonus of £25 Anniversary bonus of £125 (£250 for each 5 year increment) Monthly attendance bonus for staff with no sick or unpaid leave Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Star of the Month reward programme Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies
May 15, 2026
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager - South Croydon The role is working either of the following: 1. Monday - Friday on fixed shifts of 07:15 - 17:00 and 09:00 - 18:45 (45 hours per week). Candidates will on occasion be required to work earlies to lates 07 45 to cover staff sickness / holiday and overtime will be paid in this instance. 2. Working 4 days per week with shifts of 07:15 - 18:45 (42 hours per week) 51 weeks of the year (we close for a week between Christmas and New Year) The salary is £33 270 per annum depending on working pattern. The Nursery South Croydon are looking for a Deputy Manager to join their team. Candidates must have previous experience as a Deputy Manager and a Level 3 in Childcare or higher. This role is room based. What we offer the below company benefits: Additional leave Your birthday off in addition to your statutory holiday allowance plus an extra day off per year of service for full time staff (part time staff is pro rata) up to a cap of 8 years. Birthday bonus of £25 Anniversary bonus of £125 (£250 for each 5 year increment) Monthly attendance bonus for staff with no sick or unpaid leave Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Star of the Month reward programme Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies
Nursery Deputy Manager - Finchley Maternity cover Days and hours Monday and Wednesday 8-5 Tuesday and Thursday 8-6 Friday 8-12 Hours per week 40 paid hours a week (Monday to Thursday 30-minute unpaid lunch break) Salary Hourly rate 17.90 Weeks worked per year 46 Weeks paid for per year 52 Annual salary 37,232 Holiday periods Two weeks in the winter, two weeks at Passover, two weeks end of August. Closed for Jewish holidays and bank holidays Benefits Paid Long Service Days (terms apply) Birthday day off Staff lunch each week Great CPD and training Regular staff meetings Staff nights out Access to well-being app and support A lovely, friendly team to work with! Supportive management team Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies
May 15, 2026
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager - Finchley Maternity cover Days and hours Monday and Wednesday 8-5 Tuesday and Thursday 8-6 Friday 8-12 Hours per week 40 paid hours a week (Monday to Thursday 30-minute unpaid lunch break) Salary Hourly rate 17.90 Weeks worked per year 46 Weeks paid for per year 52 Annual salary 37,232 Holiday periods Two weeks in the winter, two weeks at Passover, two weeks end of August. Closed for Jewish holidays and bank holidays Benefits Paid Long Service Days (terms apply) Birthday day off Staff lunch each week Great CPD and training Regular staff meetings Staff nights out Access to well-being app and support A lovely, friendly team to work with! Supportive management team Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies
Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Area Manager to join our fantastic team covering the Nottingham area. We are looking for a highly dedicated individual who is passionate about delivering the highest quality of childcare and is looking for the opportunity to grow and maintain our outstanding nursery settings. This role would suit a highly motivated and professional individual with excellent people skills. A person who is enthusiastic, creative and has excellent time management and leadership skills. Key Responsibilities: Managing a group of nursery settings to ensure the highest standards of childcare is provided Working with Nursery Managers to ensure that each setting provides the standards set out by the EYFS and that children reach their full potential in our care Maintaining and developing the settings to ensure our reputation as "Outstanding" remains Developing the management team to ensure each and every nursery manager reaches their full potential Ensuring nurseries are supported in marketing and achieve FTE targets Managing issues that arise within the nursery to ensure a successful resolution Ensuring that all legislation in relation to Ofsted registration, special needs, safeguarding and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered to Working alongside the management team to ensure a successful talent pathway for existing staff and new recruits is managed effectively Requirements: Must have experience working at Senior Level Must be at least Level 3 qualified or have equivalent qualifications Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted Experience of managing budgets and awareness of commercial profitability An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families Experience of managing with excellent leadership skills Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding, recruitment, and employment practices Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies Must have a valid driving licence and be able to travel Why Kids Planet? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second-year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we'll offer our Area Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
May 15, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Area Manager to join our fantastic team covering the Nottingham area. We are looking for a highly dedicated individual who is passionate about delivering the highest quality of childcare and is looking for the opportunity to grow and maintain our outstanding nursery settings. This role would suit a highly motivated and professional individual with excellent people skills. A person who is enthusiastic, creative and has excellent time management and leadership skills. Key Responsibilities: Managing a group of nursery settings to ensure the highest standards of childcare is provided Working with Nursery Managers to ensure that each setting provides the standards set out by the EYFS and that children reach their full potential in our care Maintaining and developing the settings to ensure our reputation as "Outstanding" remains Developing the management team to ensure each and every nursery manager reaches their full potential Ensuring nurseries are supported in marketing and achieve FTE targets Managing issues that arise within the nursery to ensure a successful resolution Ensuring that all legislation in relation to Ofsted registration, special needs, safeguarding and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered to Working alongside the management team to ensure a successful talent pathway for existing staff and new recruits is managed effectively Requirements: Must have experience working at Senior Level Must be at least Level 3 qualified or have equivalent qualifications Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted Experience of managing budgets and awareness of commercial profitability An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families Experience of managing with excellent leadership skills Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding, recruitment, and employment practices Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies Must have a valid driving licence and be able to travel Why Kids Planet? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second-year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we'll offer our Area Managers: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our friendly team at Busy Bees in Huntingdon, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 100 children. We are passionate about providing children with the best start in life and feature five spacious rooms, including a unique sensory room that sets us apart in the area. Our nursery regularly hosts engaging visits from local police, professional photographers, and ZooLab, enriching the children's learning experiences. Conveniently located off Hinchingbrooke Business Park, we are close to the town center and train station for easy access. We offer free parking for our staff, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for career progression and qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant environment. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
May 14, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our friendly team at Busy Bees in Huntingdon, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 100 children. We are passionate about providing children with the best start in life and feature five spacious rooms, including a unique sensory room that sets us apart in the area. Our nursery regularly hosts engaging visits from local police, professional photographers, and ZooLab, enriching the children's learning experiences. Conveniently located off Hinchingbrooke Business Park, we are close to the town center and train station for easy access. We offer free parking for our staff, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for career progression and qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant environment. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
Project Manager Abingdon, Oxfordshire About Us Exubia creates workspaces rooted in nature. We utilise biophilic planting to enhance working environments within office and hospitality buildings that reflect the culture of an organisation. Having started 50 years ago as a nursery in Oxfordshire, we are firmly embedded in horticulture and use this expertise to stay ahead of trends, technology and workplace design, delivering planting solutions that boost performance and maximise light and space. We focus on how an environment feels and how customers experience our products, delivering ongoing support and maintenance along with installations, so that we become a perennial part of any organisation we work with. We are now seeking a Project Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, 7am - 4:30pm. Your Rewards - A salary of up to £52,000, depending on experience - 32 days' holiday, including Bank Holidays - Company bonus scheme - Phone and laptop This is the ideal role for a proactive project and people manager from a commercial fit-out, construction or landscaping background to advance their career with our forward-thinking, growing organisation. We're looking for a hard-working, talented leader who is comfortable balancing hard hats with spreadsheets. Thinking strategically at times and working on commercial sites with various trades, clients and colleagues at times to be ready to deliver outstanding installations. You'll have the chance to develop your expertise at the forefront of the commercial fit-out sector, working within our innovative organisation. What's more, you'll discover some great rewards that will ensure you are supported to deliver your best work to date. So, if you are ready to take on a new challenge within office fit-outs, we're waiting to hear from you. Your Role As a Project Manager, you'll oversee our installation projects to provide biophilic enhancements to office and hospitality workspaces. Specifically, you will undertake the end-to-end installation project management, taking ownership of multiple projects across different locations while leading project production planning, managing client expectations, ensuring site readiness, thinking at pace, solving problems and building trust and confidence with the Install Team. With a clear focus on delivering exceptional client experiences every time, you will ensure safe, compliant installations, minimal delays and clear handovers. After completing site surveys, readiness checks and stakeholder co-ordination, you will be involved in production and logistics planning to ensure the correct resources are available, and complete necessary RAMS documentation and H&S compliance activity. Your key responsibilities will include: - Providing advice and practical support to enable delivery - Effective handovers to maintenance teams and strong internal communications - Leading, motivating and supporting installation teams What Will You Need? To be considered as a Project Manager, you will need: - At least two years' experience in a project management and/or site co-ordination role within the commercial fit-out, construction installation, landscaping installation sector or similar - Demonstrable experience co-ordinating labour, materials and site logistics to deliver to a programme across multiple sites - Experience working on live construction sites with the main contractor's expectations, site rules and realities - Confidence in producing and managing project documentation (including RAMS) - Commercial awareness, with a focus on cost-effective delivery and working to budget - Confident with relevant IT programmes (planning, reporting, documentation) - A full, valid driving licence and the willingness to travel to client sites Other organisations may call this role Installation Manager, Fit-Out Project Manager, Fit-Out Manager, Office Installation Manager, Project Team Manager, or Installation Lead. Webrecruit and Exubia are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to take your next step as a Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Project Manager Abingdon, Oxfordshire About Us Exubia creates workspaces rooted in nature. We utilise biophilic planting to enhance working environments within office and hospitality buildings that reflect the culture of an organisation. Having started 50 years ago as a nursery in Oxfordshire, we are firmly embedded in horticulture and use this expertise to stay ahead of trends, technology and workplace design, delivering planting solutions that boost performance and maximise light and space. We focus on how an environment feels and how customers experience our products, delivering ongoing support and maintenance along with installations, so that we become a perennial part of any organisation we work with. We are now seeking a Project Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, 7am - 4:30pm. Your Rewards - A salary of up to £52,000, depending on experience - 32 days' holiday, including Bank Holidays - Company bonus scheme - Phone and laptop This is the ideal role for a proactive project and people manager from a commercial fit-out, construction or landscaping background to advance their career with our forward-thinking, growing organisation. We're looking for a hard-working, talented leader who is comfortable balancing hard hats with spreadsheets. Thinking strategically at times and working on commercial sites with various trades, clients and colleagues at times to be ready to deliver outstanding installations. You'll have the chance to develop your expertise at the forefront of the commercial fit-out sector, working within our innovative organisation. What's more, you'll discover some great rewards that will ensure you are supported to deliver your best work to date. So, if you are ready to take on a new challenge within office fit-outs, we're waiting to hear from you. Your Role As a Project Manager, you'll oversee our installation projects to provide biophilic enhancements to office and hospitality workspaces. Specifically, you will undertake the end-to-end installation project management, taking ownership of multiple projects across different locations while leading project production planning, managing client expectations, ensuring site readiness, thinking at pace, solving problems and building trust and confidence with the Install Team. With a clear focus on delivering exceptional client experiences every time, you will ensure safe, compliant installations, minimal delays and clear handovers. After completing site surveys, readiness checks and stakeholder co-ordination, you will be involved in production and logistics planning to ensure the correct resources are available, and complete necessary RAMS documentation and H&S compliance activity. Your key responsibilities will include: - Providing advice and practical support to enable delivery - Effective handovers to maintenance teams and strong internal communications - Leading, motivating and supporting installation teams What Will You Need? To be considered as a Project Manager, you will need: - At least two years' experience in a project management and/or site co-ordination role within the commercial fit-out, construction installation, landscaping installation sector or similar - Demonstrable experience co-ordinating labour, materials and site logistics to deliver to a programme across multiple sites - Experience working on live construction sites with the main contractor's expectations, site rules and realities - Confidence in producing and managing project documentation (including RAMS) - Commercial awareness, with a focus on cost-effective delivery and working to budget - Confident with relevant IT programmes (planning, reporting, documentation) - A full, valid driving licence and the willingness to travel to client sites Other organisations may call this role Installation Manager, Fit-Out Project Manager, Fit-Out Manager, Office Installation Manager, Project Team Manager, or Installation Lead. Webrecruit and Exubia are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to take your next step as a Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! Pattern accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces leveraging proprietary technology and AI. Utilising more than 46 trillion data points, sophisticated machine learning and AI models, Pattern optimises and automates all levers of ecommerce growth for global brands, including advertising, content management, logistics and fulfilment, pricing, forecasting and customer service. Hundreds of global brands depend on Pattern's ecommerce acceleration platform every day to drive profitable revenue growth across 60+ global marketplaces-including Amazon, eBay, Tmall, TikTok Shop, JD, and Mercado Libre. To learn more, visit We are looking for an Ecommerce Director to join our European Team in London to support the scaling of the business by driving the performance of the brands we represent on Amazon and other Marketplaces. This is a commercial leadership role with Europe wide responsibilities. The role reports into the VP of Ecommerce and it will lead a team of both Senior eCommerce Managers and Senior Advertising Strategists. You will be responsible for the relationship and financial performance of the portfolio of global brands that your team manages. You will support and coach your team in defining and implementing the end to end growth and profitability plan for the portfolio of brands managed by your team by working cross functionally with Operations, Content, Advertising, Creative, Merchandising and Finance. You will also identify opportunities to increase efficiencies and best practices by leading cross functional projects to implement processes to scale the organisation in the EU. You are a strategic and commercial Leader who engages partners and internal stakeholders towards a common goal. You display a high level of emotional intelligence and have a track record of developing people to perform at their best. You have a growth mindset and can lead a team through the ambiguity of fast changing landscapes. Core responsibilities Drive revenue and profit growth for your portfolio of brands in the EU across marketplaces through a data driven approach. Define and execute against a clear end to end plan to achieve targets via promotional planning, seasonal phasing, NPD launches, advertising campaigns, SEO/content optimisation, CX and operational improvements. Director will manage both Senior eCommerce Managers and Senior Advertising Strategists to deliver core commercial objectives across brand and advertising. Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure that an efficient operation is delivered across the end to end value chain. Lead by example by getting into the details and relentlessly seeking out opportunities to drive sales and remove defects. Own the budgeting process and forward looking plan for your portfolio of brands to include sales, profit margins and investment levels. Build trust with your brand portfolio to deliver outstanding client satisfaction. Have a passion for continuous improvement by using tech to build and automate processes to scale the business at pace. What will I need to thrive in this role? Proven commercial leadership experience working within an ecommerce business, with prior marketplace experience preferable but not required. Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams to achieve business goals. Ability to provide clear direction, foster collaboration, manage performance, and support professional growth. Analytical and able to make sense of data and complexity. Can influence externally and internally to achieve common goals. Able to deal with ambiguity and to thrive in a fast paced, start up type environment by pivoting priorities. A proactive nature, problem and innovative solver. Excellent time management and organisation skills to prioritise workloads effectively. What is the hiring process? An initial phone interview with Pattern's talent acquisition team Focus Interview with our VP of Ecommerce (1 hour) Focus Interview with our Director (1 hour) Additional focus interview with Managing Director (1 hour) Top Grading with HR and Reference collection Offer How can I stand out as an applicant? Be clear, concise and specific when explaining a point (STAR model and answer first are the suggested frameworks). Be prepared to talk about professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples. Be ready to talk about how you can add value and be the best addition to the team. Focus on mentioning how you would make a difference at Pattern. Be prepared to talk about any side projects related to data and analytics. We are looking for individuals who are: Game Changers - A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern's processes and outcomes. Data Fanatics - A data fanatic is someone who recognises problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data. Partner Obsessed - An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner's expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritises the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern. Team of Doers - Someone who is a part of a team of doers uplifts team members and recognises the specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners. Why should I work at Pattern? Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolve quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include: 28 days Holiday (increasing to 32 days with each year of service) Competitive salary and stock option available upon joining Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office Tues Thurs) Private Medical Insurance Enhanced Pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and pay Nursery Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Work from Anywhere policy for up to 4 weeks a year Free breakfast and snacks in the office Regular company socials
May 14, 2026
Full time
Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! Pattern accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces leveraging proprietary technology and AI. Utilising more than 46 trillion data points, sophisticated machine learning and AI models, Pattern optimises and automates all levers of ecommerce growth for global brands, including advertising, content management, logistics and fulfilment, pricing, forecasting and customer service. Hundreds of global brands depend on Pattern's ecommerce acceleration platform every day to drive profitable revenue growth across 60+ global marketplaces-including Amazon, eBay, Tmall, TikTok Shop, JD, and Mercado Libre. To learn more, visit We are looking for an Ecommerce Director to join our European Team in London to support the scaling of the business by driving the performance of the brands we represent on Amazon and other Marketplaces. This is a commercial leadership role with Europe wide responsibilities. The role reports into the VP of Ecommerce and it will lead a team of both Senior eCommerce Managers and Senior Advertising Strategists. You will be responsible for the relationship and financial performance of the portfolio of global brands that your team manages. You will support and coach your team in defining and implementing the end to end growth and profitability plan for the portfolio of brands managed by your team by working cross functionally with Operations, Content, Advertising, Creative, Merchandising and Finance. You will also identify opportunities to increase efficiencies and best practices by leading cross functional projects to implement processes to scale the organisation in the EU. You are a strategic and commercial Leader who engages partners and internal stakeholders towards a common goal. You display a high level of emotional intelligence and have a track record of developing people to perform at their best. You have a growth mindset and can lead a team through the ambiguity of fast changing landscapes. Core responsibilities Drive revenue and profit growth for your portfolio of brands in the EU across marketplaces through a data driven approach. Define and execute against a clear end to end plan to achieve targets via promotional planning, seasonal phasing, NPD launches, advertising campaigns, SEO/content optimisation, CX and operational improvements. Director will manage both Senior eCommerce Managers and Senior Advertising Strategists to deliver core commercial objectives across brand and advertising. Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure that an efficient operation is delivered across the end to end value chain. Lead by example by getting into the details and relentlessly seeking out opportunities to drive sales and remove defects. Own the budgeting process and forward looking plan for your portfolio of brands to include sales, profit margins and investment levels. Build trust with your brand portfolio to deliver outstanding client satisfaction. Have a passion for continuous improvement by using tech to build and automate processes to scale the business at pace. What will I need to thrive in this role? Proven commercial leadership experience working within an ecommerce business, with prior marketplace experience preferable but not required. Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams to achieve business goals. Ability to provide clear direction, foster collaboration, manage performance, and support professional growth. Analytical and able to make sense of data and complexity. Can influence externally and internally to achieve common goals. Able to deal with ambiguity and to thrive in a fast paced, start up type environment by pivoting priorities. A proactive nature, problem and innovative solver. Excellent time management and organisation skills to prioritise workloads effectively. What is the hiring process? An initial phone interview with Pattern's talent acquisition team Focus Interview with our VP of Ecommerce (1 hour) Focus Interview with our Director (1 hour) Additional focus interview with Managing Director (1 hour) Top Grading with HR and Reference collection Offer How can I stand out as an applicant? Be clear, concise and specific when explaining a point (STAR model and answer first are the suggested frameworks). Be prepared to talk about professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples. Be ready to talk about how you can add value and be the best addition to the team. Focus on mentioning how you would make a difference at Pattern. Be prepared to talk about any side projects related to data and analytics. We are looking for individuals who are: Game Changers - A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern's processes and outcomes. Data Fanatics - A data fanatic is someone who recognises problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data. Partner Obsessed - An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner's expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritises the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern. Team of Doers - Someone who is a part of a team of doers uplifts team members and recognises the specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners. Why should I work at Pattern? Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolve quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include: 28 days Holiday (increasing to 32 days with each year of service) Competitive salary and stock option available upon joining Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office Tues Thurs) Private Medical Insurance Enhanced Pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and pay Nursery Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Work from Anywhere policy for up to 4 weeks a year Free breakfast and snacks in the office Regular company socials
