Nurseries Operations Manager - North


Company:	RAFA Kidz Ltd
Salary:	£50,190 to £50,190 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	North Lincolnshire
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

RAFAKidz Nurseries Operations Manager (Northern & Western Borderlands)

Field Based with national travel and occasional overnight stays

£50190 plus electric company car

About RAFAKidz

RAFAKidz is on a mission to provide exceptional, affordable childcare tailored to the unique needs of Armed Forces and civilian families. With nurseries located on or near RAF and MOD stations across the UK, we are proud to be fully OFSTED-registered and committed to safeguarding, quality, and excellence. We work closely with children, families, and partner organisations to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Our strong ties to the RAF and the RAF Association help us deliver a curriculum and environment that supports the needs of serving families.

The Role

As an Operations Manager you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of RAFAKidz nurseries across your region. Reporting to the Executive Director of RAFAKidz, you will lead a team of Nursery Managers to effectively embed our vision, values, and standards of excellence. This is a strategic leadership role requiring a strong business mindset, a passion for early years education, and a hands-on approach. You will:

Oversee the operational performance and development of multiple RAFAKidz nursery settings.

Ensure compliance with the EYFS and all Statutory Frameworks and Legislation.

Drive quality improvement and best practice across your region.

Manage budgets, occupancy, staffing, and financial sustainability.

Provide exceptional organisational leadership, mentoring, professional development and inspirational line management to Nursery Managers.

Drive improvement in customer service, stakeholder satisfaction and employee engagement, retention and performance across your region.

Represent RAFAKidz in partnerships with external agencies and stakeholders.

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