Chief Operations Officer for Early Years
| Company: | YMCA BCG |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £62,000 - £65,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, WV2 1BJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Are you an experienced Primary School Headteacher, or senior Early Years professional, passionate about education and quality assurance? Do you have experience of multi-site operational management or are you looking for the next step in your career?
If so, YMCA Black Country Group wants you!
What You Will Do:
• Ensure excellence in early years education, being a visible role model for quality and best practise.
• Serve as the key point of contact for OFSTED, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain partnerships with stakeholders to drive business growth and development.
• Adopt the YMCA’s bespoke curriculum, enabling our children and families to belong, contribute, and thrive.
What We are Looking for:
• Senior/Area management experience in Early Years settings.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Personal commitment to the Christian faith, and practical expression of that faith in a professional context*
About Us
YMCA Black Country Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references, which will be verified via telephone, before taking up the role.
Please see attached Candidate Job Pack for company benefits and further details!
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
* An Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010