*Salary:* Up to £65,000 + Annual bonus (Annual bonus scheme based on performance and company target + 40+ Paid holidays

*Contract:* Full-time, Permanent

*Location: 4 Settings across South, West and North London.

*Potential for some hybrid working*

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for early childhood education? We are seeking an experienced Early Years Executive Manager to drive excellence, innovation, and growth across our four outstanding nurseries in London.

Key Responsibilities:

•⁠ ⁠ Manage, guide, motivate, and support nursery managers to ensure outstanding care, education and business performance of the chain.

•⁠ Manage the head office (Admin, Marketing, Recruitment departments)

•⁠ ⁠Develop and implement strategic plans for continuous improvement and innovation across all settings.

•⁠ ⁠Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and statutory requirements, maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding.

•⁠ ⁠Monitor nursery performance, analyse data, and drive best practice.

•⁠ ⁠Oversee financial performance, occupancy, and resource allocation to ensure commercial success.

•⁠ ⁠Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community, promoting our nurseries as centres of excellence.

About You:

•⁠ ⁠Minimum 4 years’ experience in a CEO level multi-site management role within early years settings. Reporting directly to the stakeholders.

•⁠ ⁠Recognised Early Years qualification (Education degree preferred).

· Recognised business management education degree preferred.

•⁠ ⁠Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, with a strong track record of driving improvement.

•⁠ ⁠Deep understanding of the EYFS framework, Ofsted standards, and best practice in early childhood development.

•⁠ ⁠Strategic thinker with strong people skills, financial acumen, and a creative approach to problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

•⁠ ⁠Shape the future of early years education across four thriving London nurseries.

•⁠ ⁠Supportive, values-driven leadership and a culture that embraces innovation.

•⁠ ⁠Competitive salary and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and annual bonus.

•⁠ ⁠Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you meet the requirements for this Early Years Executive Manager position, we would love to hear from you!

Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat. 

We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies