Job Description

We are Hiring: Operations Manager - Early Years & Multi-Setting Lead

Location:

London (Multi-site role)

Contract:

Full-time

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience

About Aktiva

Aktiva is an outstanding and well-established sports and childcare organisation, operating across a range of settings in London and Buckinghamshire. We are now hiring an experienced

Operations Manager

to join our expanding operations team.

Be a part of a

dynamic and agile team

with genuine progression opportunities and a rewarding career delivering

outstanding sports and childcare services

. We offer continued personal and professional development through tailored capability programmes. Working with children is an incredibly fulfilling role--shaping the experiences of society's future leaders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to

infuse your creativity

and shape your role as the business continues to grow. Are you excited by a hands-on position where you can truly make a difference? This diverse role includes everything from implementing well-being strategies for both staff and children to planning skill-building sessions for our holiday camps. You'll play a vital part in realising our company vision, fostering high-performing teams, and building engaging, successful settings.

About the Role

As an

Operations Manager

, you will play a key strategic and practical role in delivering exceptional quality across our settings. You will oversee multiple sites--supporting teams, leading projects and events, and ensuring best practice is embedded throughout.

Working in close partnership with internal departments, schools, families, and the wider community, you will ensure each setting operates smoothly and aligns with our high standards and the

EYFS framework

and

Ofsted Guidelines

.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations across multiple sites. Champion best practice and quality standards aligned with EYFS and safeguarding requirements. Oversee planning and delivery of events, projects, and holiday camp provision. Manage

financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

with support from the Finance team. Coordinate and oversee

staff rotas

, deployment, and site compliance. Support

recruitment, onboarding, and training

, working closely with HR. Build strong working relationships with schools, parents, and community partners. Implement strategies to promote well-being and staff development. Ensure settings are safe, engaging, and ready for daily operations.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Childcare Company pension
Experience:

Childcare: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road