Lead people. Grow the business. Shape the future of childcare.
Do you thrive on leading people, developing teams, and making things happen?
We're looking for experienced Operations & Development Manager’s to oversee a portfolio of Clubland's breakfast clubs, afterschool clubs and holiday clubs across Surrey. This is a varied leadership role where no two days are the same. One day you could be coaching a new Playscheme Manager, the next supporting an Ofsted audit, meeting with a school about a new partnership, or launching an exciting new setting.
At Clubland, we're a small, family-run childcare provider with ambitious plans for growth. Our Operations & Development Manager’s play a vital role in delivering exceptional childcare today whilst helping shape where we go tomorrow.
The Role
As Operations & Development Manager, you'll lead a portfolio of settings, ensuring they deliver exceptional childcare, operate efficiently and continue to grow.
Lead exceptional teams
Coach, support and develop Playscheme Managers to become confident leaders.
Lead recruitment, induction,
performance management and staff development across your region.
Build positive, high-performing teams with excellent staff retention.
Support succession planning and identify future leaders.
Deliver outstanding childcare
Ensure every setting provides secure, engaging and high-quality childcare.
Support managers to deliver inspiring play opportunities, outstanding customer service and excellent experiences for children.
Maintain consistently high safeguarding, welfare and operational standards.
Drive continuous improvement across all settings.
Ensure compliance
Lead quality assurance through regular setting visits and audits.
Support managers to achieve and maintain robust Ofsted outcomes.
Monitor safeguarding, health & safety, risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
Ensure policies and procedures are consistently implemented.