As Operations Manager you will work and report directly to the Head of Operations, working in unity with your peers and providing direction, guidance, leadership and expertise to the Nursery Management teams. You will demonstrate outstanding leadership and management skills, bring 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 Groups business plan, you will be able to see the bigger picture and plan ahead whilst 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 for ensuring that all performance standards are met consistently whilst having a major impact on performance improvement and professional development, productivity, efficiency, controls and profitability. Who are we looking for? Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years, preferably level 4 or above. You will be an experienced leader and have a proven track record of successfully leading a team Experience in the early years sector of a minimum of 2-years A self-starter with a high energy approach and a desire to work in a fast-paced, change environment, you will be hands on and a natural problem-solver Proven ability for delivering an operational strategy Proven ability, to budget, manage expenditure within budgetary limits Good IT skills – Word, Excel and Power point. Experience of using technology and data to support performance improvement Be able to travel nationally Current drivers 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 rates 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: • 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