Job Description

Role Overview:

Job Title:

Area Support Director

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Location:

Regional - travel required across multiple centres covering South West.

Reports to:

Divisional Director

About Busy Bees

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Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

About the role

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We are looking for an

experienced, adaptable, and passionate leader

to join Busy Bees as an

Area Support Director

.
In this role, you will provide

essential operational cover and improvement support

for multiple centres, stepping in when additional leadership is needed. This is a highly impactful role, ensuring that all Busy Bees centres deliver the very best outcomes for children and families.

Busy Bees Benefits:

Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)



But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our

Benefits and Wellbeing

platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a

Wellbeing Hub

featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A

Celebrating You

section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated

Grow with Us

area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.


Role Responsibilities:

You will work closely with

Centre Directors and Area Directors

to:Support centres requiring improvement or undergoing change. Maintain high-quality childcare, safeguarding, and early years education. Drive performance and consistency across multiple settings. Provide interim leadership cover during absences. Mentor and coach Centre Directors to build confident, capable leadership teams.

Required Qualifications:

About You

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We are looking for a leader with:

Early Years Qualification

: Level 3 (minimum); higher qualifications desirable.

Experience

: At least 4 years in a senior leadership or managerial role within early years/childcare.

Proven track record

in improving performance, managing teams, and raising standards.

Coaching and mentoring skills

to support Centre Directors and their teams.

Excellent communication skills

to build strong relationships with staff and parents.

Problem-solving and change management skills

to navigate challenges with confidence.

Personal Attributes:

Passionate about early childhood education. Reliable, adaptable, and proactive. Inspiring leader with empathy, integrity, and resilience.

Other Requirements:

Flexibility to travel across centres in your area. Able to work occasional early mornings/evenings. * Must pass an enhanced DBS (or equivalent) background check.