Nursery manager Work, Jobs in Littlehampton Bn17 (with Salaries)

HR People Manager
Pumpkin Patch Nursery —Shoreham by Sea
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Nursery Manager
iStep Learning —Hove
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Nursery Deputy Manager
Growing Places (Community Childcare Centres) —Waterlooville
- £30,000 - £39,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
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7d
Nursery Manager
Seasons Nursery —Worthing
- £16 - £18 an hour
- Overtime
- Childcare
- Management
- In-person
- Annual leave
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10d
Regional Nursery Manager
Tops Day Nurseries —Portsmouth
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Nursery Third in Charge/Floor manager
Little Rascals —Worthing
- Up to £32,624 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Customer service
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Baby Room Leader
Grandir UK —Horsham
- £29,952 - £31,200 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Deputy Nursery Manager (New Nursery Opening September 2026)
iStep Learning —Crawley
- From £36,317 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
- Employee discount
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Job Description: Early Years Leader (0–2 Years) – Maternity Cover
Happy Learners Day Nursery —Hove
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Driving
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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10d
Pre-Nursey Room Leader (Maternity Cover)
Amesbury School —Hindhead
- £29,784 a year
- Temporary
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
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Deputy Nursery Manager
Little Rascals Day Nursery —Worthing
- Up to £33,408 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- Organisational skills
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6d
Outdoor Lead - Kids Planet Horsham
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Horsham
- £29,430 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
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Outdoor Lead - Kids Planet Burgess Hill
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Burgess Hill
- £29,430 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
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Assistant Nursery Manager
Recruit by Nature —Horsham
- £37,000 - £40,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Childcare
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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14d
Room Leader
Grandir UK —Burgess Hill
- £27,664 - £30,160 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Nursery Area Manager
Outdoor Owls —Guildford
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Sick pay
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8d
Nursery Manager
Little Shoes Nursery LTD —Brighton
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Childcare
- Leadership
- Sick pay
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Nursery Room Manager
N Family Club —Hove
- £30,118 - £33,738 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Customer service
- Experience working with children
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Quality Lead - Kids Planet Burgess Hill
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Burgess Hill
- £31,308 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
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Outdoor Nursery Manager
Outdoor Owls —Guildford
- Up to £42,000 a year
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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HR People Manager

Pumpkin Patch Nursery -
Shoreham by Sea

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
Up to £40,000 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
Referral programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Human resources

Full job description

Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned company that operates eight nurseries in the South Coast. Our purpose is to ensure children have the best start in life through outstanding education and care. At Pumpkin Patch we aim to create an environment where children can achieve, belong and thrive. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Scandinavian Forest School approaches and are looking for someone who shares the same passion.

We are seeking a HR People Manager who will play a key role in nurturing a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace culture across our nurseries and central teams during a period of maternity cover. Working closely with managers and colleagues, they will deliver a proactive and high-quality people service, supporting employees throughout every stage of their journey with us.

The role is responsible for helping our teams thrive by providing expert guidance on employee relations, wellbeing, performance, and people development, while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice. The HR People Manager will build strong relationships, offer practical and compassionate advice, and contribute to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to provide exceptional care and learning experiences for children and families.

The role requires: a minimum Level 3 HR CIPD qualification, Recent experience in a generalist HR Officer, Manager, People Manager, or HR Business Partner role, significant experience managing employee relations cases and the ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

What we offer

Paid breaks
30% Discounted childcare
Annual pay enhancements
Real living wage employer
Flexible and hybrid working
Bonus and voucher schemes
Company-funded qualifications
Flexibility to manage personal rota
Summer and Christmas social events
Christmas to new years off every year
Charity of the year and fundraising activities
Mental health and wellbeing representatives
Paid overtime up to 5 hours per week then TOIL
In-house workshops for continuous development

Roles and responsibilities

Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and flexible working requests.
Manage complex employee relations cases through to resolution.
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
Support investigations, hearings, and appeals where required.
Champion employee wellbeing initiatives.
Support engagement surveys and action planning.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and feedback.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and staff suitability processes, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment requirements.
Support payroll, annual salary reviews and benefits administration where applicable.
Support managers in delivering effective performance management processes.
Assist in identifying learning and development needs across the organisation.
Promote talent development and succession planning initiatives.

At Pumpkin Patch Nurseries, safeguarding is our top priority. We are committed to promoting the welfare of all children and expect our staff to share this dedication. This position is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS.

This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

Main terms and conditions

POST TITLE: HR People Manager

REPORTING TO: Operations Director

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months - Maternity cover). Ideal start date: September 2026.

HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working may be available following successful completion of the probationary period, subject to business needs

LOCATION: Head Office, Shoreham By Sea / All nurseries between Brighton, Worthing and Steyning.

SALARY: Up to £40,000 per annum

Safeguarding

Pumpkin Patch Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and ensures all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Pumpkin Patch have robust safeguarding and safer recruitment policies and procedures to ensure all positions are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The position for which you are applying involves contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales). For this position you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions and convictions that have been made against you. Including any that would otherwise be considered ‘spent’ under the Act.

For further information

Please contact Jake Whittle our Recruitment Consultant on 01273 568798 for further information or an application form. CV’s will not be accepted..

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Referral programme
Sick pay

Application question(s):

Have you ever worked in a nursery or school setting?
Do you have a Level 3 CIPD qualification or higher in HR?
How many years experience do you have in a HR related position?

Work Location: In person

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nursery manager jobs in littlehampton bn17

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Nursery Manager

Regional Nursery Manager

Nursery Third in Charge/Floor manager

Baby Room Leader

Deputy Nursery Manager (New Nursery Opening September 2026)

Job Description: Early Years Leader (0–2 Years) – Maternity Cover

Pre-Nursey Room Leader (Maternity Cover)

Deputy Nursery Manager

Outdoor Lead - Kids Planet Horsham

Outdoor Lead - Kids Planet Burgess Hill

Assistant Nursery Manager

Room Leader

Nursery Area Manager

Nursery Manager

Nursery Room Manager

Quality Lead - Kids Planet Burgess Hill

Outdoor Nursery Manager

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