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As Operations Manager, you will work and report directly to the Head of Operations, collaborating with your peers and providing direction, guidance, leadership, and expertise to the Nursery Management teams.
You will demonstrate outstanding leadership and management skills, bringing enthusiasm and creativity, underpinned by a commercial understanding and excellent communication skills. On behalf of the Head of Operations, you will be accountable for delivering the full operational strategy as defined by the Group's business plan. You will be able to see the bigger picture and plan ahead while being hands-on as needed to ensure our operations run smoothly by providing leadership for daily activities across all functions.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all performance standards are met consistently while having a major impact on performance improvement, professional development, productivity, efficiency, controls, and profitability.
Who are we looking for?
1. Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years, preferably level 4 or above.
2. Experienced leader with a proven track record of successfully leading a team.
3. Experience in the early years sector of a minimum of 2 years.
4. A self-starter with a high-energy approach and a desire to work in a fast-paced, changing environment; hands-on and a natural problem-solver.
5. Proven ability to deliver an operational strategy.
6. Proven ability to budget and manage expenditure within budgetary limits.
7. Good IT skills – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience of using technology and data to support performance improvement.
8. Ability to travel nationally.
9. Current driver's license.
What can we offer you?
The cost-of-living crisis is putting pressure on us all. That's why we are now offering an enhanced discount rate to all colleagues at Your Coop:
* 20% off food shopping (usually 10% all year round rising to 20% on pay day events).
* Holidays for less with up to £500 off travel.
Other benefits include:
* Up to 60% off childcare fees.
* Paid time off for volunteering.
* Colleague Support Fund.
* GroceryAid Colleague Mental Health Support.
* Ethical mobile and broadband deals.
* Annual leave that grows with your career.
* Full training and accredited development programmes.
…and many more!
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