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Regional Director
Bright Horizons —Rushden
- Full-time
- Education
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Employee discount
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Senior Nursery Manager
St George’s Nursery Schools —Northampton
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
Senior Product Manager
HMGCC (His Majestys Government Communications Centre) —Hanslope
- £79,514 a year
- Overtime
- Presentation skills
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Senior Product Manager
HMGCC —Milton Keynes
- £79,514 a year
- Overtime
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Secure Spaces Operations Manager
FCDO Services —Milton Keynes
- £58,209 - £60,810 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Training & development
- Leadership
8d
Senior Nursery Room Leader
Busy Bees —Kettering
- £14.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Deputy Nursery Manager - Ashbourne Day Nurseries - Millway - Term Time
Ashbourne Day Nurseries —Northampton
- Up to £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Third in Charge
Grandir UK —Rushden
- £25,792 - £28,392 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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HR Advisor
Childbase Partnership —Newport Pagnell
- £37,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Project Control Officer
FCDO Services —Hanslope
- £31,898 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Deputy Manager
St George’s Nursery Schools —Aylestone
- Up to £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Acorn Early Years Foundation —Milton Keynes
- £15.00 - £15.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
Third in Charge
Busy Bees —Corby
- £14.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Scrumconnect Consulting —Coventry
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- CRM software
- Azure
- SharePoint
3d
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Scrumconnect Consulting —Coventry
- £70,000 a year
- CRM software
- Mentoring
- Agile
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Regional Director
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A recognised Early Years qualification appropriate for the role. In-house training and online learning platform. Competitive salary and bonus package.
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Regional Director

Bright Horizons -
Rushden

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Job details

Full-time
10 days ago

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Cost management
Driving Licence
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Coaching
Cost control
Performance management
Change management
Education
Continuous improvement
Decision making
Risk management
Data analytics
Change leadership
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Growth strategy
Corporate regulatory compliance oversight

Full job description

Regional Director (Early Years)

Salary: £DOE plus car allowance

Hours: Full Time / 40 hours per week

Location: Field based with travel to our nurseries within Central + London

Closing Date: When the right candidate is offered

We are seeking an experienced and values‑led Regional Director with knowledge of the early years sector, to provide strong, visible leadership across a large portfolio of nursery settings. This role is key to driving performance, quality, safety, and sustainable growth while embedding a positive culture that delivers outstanding outcomes for children, families, and colleagues.

Why Bright Horizons?

We’ve been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women 2025.

Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK. Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 98% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing

What We Can Offer You

Our benefits include but are not limited to
Flexible working and holiday entitlements
Discounted childcare in one of our nurseries
Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks
Annual gala award evening
Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more
Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire Nursery Management Teams, embedding our HEART culture to drive engagement, retention, performance, and customer satisfaction across the region.
Deliver People and Growth strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives across all nursery settings.
Champion Bright Horizons UK pedagogy, working closely with the Early Childhood Specialist to ensure consistent quality.
Lead Keeping Everyone Safe initiatives, modelling and reinforcing a strong safety and compliance culture.
Deliver People and Growth projects in partnership with HR, Finance, and Marketing, ensuring consistent and secure implementation of policies and practices across all sites.

Key Skills & Experience

Leadership & People Management – Inspire and lead large multi‑site teams; build high‑performing managers through coaching and strong performance management, while championing company culture and values.
Strategic & Commercial Acumen – Translate strategy into action, delivering people and growth plans while balancing commercial performance with service excellence.
Operational & Project Delivery – Plan, manage, and deliver projects and agreed proposals efficiently across complex, fast‑paced environments.
Regulatory & Compliance Expertise – Strong knowledge of Ofsted, Local Authority, and legislative requirements within highly regulated sectors.
Data‑Driven Decision Making – Confident decision‑maker who uses data, analytics, and digital tools to solve problems and drive performance.
Stakeholder & Communication Skills – Collaborative influencer, building strong relationships across HR, Finance, Marketing, and wider stakeholders.
Change & Innovation – Lead and embed change, championing new ideas and continuous improvement.
Digital Capability – Comfortable using systems and technology to support reporting, insight, and operational efficiency.

Key Competencies

Strategy & Commercial Focus – Strategic execution, budget management, cost control, and confident decision‑making.
Leadership & Change – Inspiring multi‑site teams, driving engagement, developing leaders, and delivering change.
Operations & Compliance – Strong regulatory and safety leadership, data‑driven performance management, and cross‑functional project delivery.
Digital & Risk – Data‑literate with strong risk management and compliance oversight.

Essential Experience

Senior multi‑site leadership experience (15+ nursery/service sites) within a highly regulated, medium to large organisation.
Experience and knowledge of the early years sector
Proven success delivering high‑quality customer, client, and employee outcomes, with sustained YOY growth.
Strong track record of leadership development, performance management, and impact measurement in partnership with HR.
Confident decision‑maker with experience leading change, innovation, and turnaround initiatives.
Demonstrable success building high‑performing teams, driving regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and service excellence.
Ability to translate strategy into action using data, systems, and digital tools to improve performance and commercial outcomes.

Essential Qualifications

Relevant degree in Early Childhood Education or Leadership / Business Management.
Recognised Leadership & Management qualification.
Full UK driving licence (regular travel between sites required).
Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development.

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to a criminal record check. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Regional Director (Early Years)

Salary: £DOE plus car allowance

Hours: Full Time / 40 hours per week

Location: Field based with travel to our nurseries within Central + London

Closing Date: When the right candidate is offered

Why Bright Horizons?

We’ve been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women 2025.

Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK. Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 98% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing

What We Can Offer You

Our benefits include but are not limited to

Flexible working and holiday entitlements

Discounted childcare in one of our nurseries

Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks

Annual gala award evening

Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more

Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire Nursery Management Teams, embedding our HEART culture to drive engagement, retention, performance, and customer satisfaction across the region.

Deliver People and Growth strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives across all nursery settings.

Champion Bright Horizons UK pedagogy, working closely with the Early Childhood Specialist to ensure consistent quality.

Lead Keeping Everyone Safe initiatives, modelling and reinforcing a strong safety and compliance culture.

Deliver People and Growth projects in partnership with HR, Finance, and Marketing, ensuring consistent and secure implementation of policies and practices across all sites.

Key Skills & Experience

Leadership & People Management – Inspire and lead large multi‑site teams; build high‑performing managers through coaching and strong performance management, while championing company culture and values.

Strategic & Commercial Acumen – Translate strategy into action, delivering people and growth plans while balancing commercial performance with service excellence.

Operational & Project Delivery – Plan, manage, and deliver projects and agreed proposals efficiently across complex, fast‑paced environments.

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise – Strong knowledge of Ofsted, Local Authority, and legislative requirements within highly regulated sectors.

Data‑Driven Decision Making – Confident decision‑maker who uses data, analytics, and digital tools to solve problems and drive performance.

Stakeholder & Communication Skills – Collaborative influencer, building strong relationships across HR, Finance, Marketing, and wider stakeholders.

Change & Innovation – Lead and embed change, championing new ideas and continuous improvement.

Digital Capability – Comfortable using systems and technology to support reporting, insight, and operational efficiency.

Key Competencies

Strategy & Commercial Focus – Strategic execution, budget management, cost control, and confident decision‑making.

Leadership & Change – Inspiring multi‑site teams, driving engagement, developing leaders, and delivering change.

Operations & Compliance – Strong regulatory and safety leadership, data‑driven performance management, and cross‑functional project delivery.

Digital & Risk – Data‑literate with strong risk management and compliance oversight.

Essential Experience

Senior multi‑site leadership experience (15+ nursery/service sites) within a highly regulated, medium to large organisation.

Experience and knowledge of the early years sector

Proven success delivering high‑quality customer, client, and employee outcomes, with sustained YOY growth.

Strong track record of leadership development, performance management, and impact measurement in partnership with HR.

Confident decision‑maker with experience leading change, innovation, and turnaround initiatives.

Demonstrable success building high‑performing teams, driving regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and service excellence.

Ability to translate strategy into action using data, systems, and digital tools to improve performance and commercial outcomes.

Essential Qualifications

Relevant degree in Early Childhood Education or Leadership / Business Management.

Recognised Leadership & Management qualification.

Full UK driving licence (regular travel between sites required).

Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development.

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.