Group Operations Manager Dean Close Nurseries Limited (DCNL)

Group Operations Manager Dean Close Nurseries Limited (DCNL)

Salary: Up to £60,000

Location: Various

This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

The Vacancy

A unique opportunity for strategic thinker with a track record in leadership to develop and expand our thriving group of nurseries.

Key areas for the role:

• Dean Close Nurseries Limited growth and reputation
• Excellence in childcare and safeguarding
• Leadership of DCNL team of Area and Nursery Managers

This will require a candidate who can:

• Strategically inform the direction and growth of DCNL (currently 6 nurseries) to ensure the childcare provision is consistently high and development targets are achieved.
• With a proven track record in Leadership, the Group Operations Manager inspire those around them and ensure the growth projection for DCNL is achieved.
• Take responsibility for the overall day to day operations of DCNL through Area Managers and indirectly through Nursery managers. The proposed structure is 2 Area Managers and 6 Nursery Managers but this is set to grow exponentially over the next few years. In line with this growth target, the job holder will need to have experience in being a part of the implementation team of acquiring Nurseries and ensuring a smooth transition of ownership, culture and results.
• Oversee and ensure compliance and exceptional service is achieved at all times.

Thank you for taking the time to read this advert. If you feel you are not an exact match but would still like to work for DCNL then please email recruitment@deanclose.org.uk As we are growing as a childcare provider we are always looking for capable and passionate people and we would love to hear from you.

For full details please read the Job Description

Interviews: week commencing 20th February 2023

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.