Warwick, UK | Hybrid | Full-Time | £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Role Overview
Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a real impact across a growing nursery franchise network? Banana Moon Day Nursery is looking for a driven and knowledgeable Multi-unit Early Years Operations Manager (Franchise Operations Support Officer) to join our Franchise Operations team in Warwick. In this hands-on role, you’ll work directly with franchise nurseries to drive occupancy, improve family experiences, and strengthen operational performance across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver hands-on operational support to franchise nurseries, with a clear focus on occupancy growth, customer experience, family retention, and business performance.
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Conduct nursery visits under the direction of the Head of Franchise Operations, carrying out operational reviews covering enrolment strategy, customer experience, occupancy performance, and operational effectiveness.
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Support franchisees and nursery managers in implementing action plans to improve occupancy, customer experience, operational consistency, and commercial performance.
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Assist with the operational onboarding and launch of new franchise locations, ensuring a smooth transition from development to opening day.
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Coach franchisees and their teams on the effective use of operational systems, tools, and online platforms to improve day-to-day execution.
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Monitor and report on nursery performance indicators, occupancy trends, customer feedback, and operational observations — escalating concerns and opportunities appropriately.
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Uphold Banana Moon brand standards and operational expectations across assigned nurseries, providing practical support and guidance where improvements are needed.
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Maintain accurate records of nursery visits, action plans, follow-up activity, and operational observations to ensure clear documentation and accountability.
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Contribute to the development of operational tools, templates, visit frameworks, and support resources to drive consistency across the network.
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Escalate significant concerns or issues requiring specialist intervention to the Head of Franchise Operations or relevant support teams.
Requirements
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in an early years or childcare setting, with solid working knowledge of nursery operations and the EYFS framework.
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Demonstrable experience supporting or coaching nursery teams to improve performance, occupancy, or operational standards.
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Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret occupancy data and business performance metrics and translate them into practical actions.
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Excellent communication and relationship management skills — confident working with franchisees, nursery managers, and central teams.
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple nursery relationships and priorities simultaneously.
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Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to nursery locations across the franchise network.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common digital platforms (email, scheduling tools, online reporting systems).
Desirable
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Experience in a franchise support, area management, or multi-site operational role.
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Familiarity with franchise operations models and the specific challenges of supporting owner-operator businesses.
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Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, or a related discipline.
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Experience using nursery management software or enrolment/CRM platforms.
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Background in customer experience improvement, service delivery, or operational coaching.
Benefits
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Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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Hybrid working model — a balance of nursery visits, home working, and time at our Warwick support office.
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Private Healthcare Plan
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Pension Plans
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Life Assurance
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Leave Package
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Training & Development
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Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling
Banana Moon Day Nursery is an award-winning childcare franchise network with nurseries across the UK. We are committed to delivering outstanding early years education in a nurturing environment — and our franchise partners are central to that mission. As part of The Learning Experience family, we combine local ownership with a strong national support structure to help every nursery thrive.
