Job Description

Role Overview:

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Nursery Manager (Centre Director), Oxfordshire

Location: Oxfordshire (covering Oxford and Bicester areas)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for early years education? We're looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to join us as a Centre Director across the beautiful Oxfordshire region -- supporting four Oxford nurseries and two in Bicester. This flexible, regional opportunity is perfect for someone excited by the chance to make a real impact across multiple settings

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 settings across the UK and many more internationally. We are committed to giving every child the best start in life. As an award-winning employer, we're proud of our nurturing workplace culture -- where every team member is valued, heard, and supported to grow.

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead, coach, and develop nursery teams to deliver exceptional childcare and education.

Ensure compliance with all EYFS, safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted requirements.

Monitor nursery performance, drive occupancy, and champion parent partnerships.

Oversee staffing, financials, recruitment, and day-to-day operational excellence.

Provide support across locations and be a visible, hands-on leader when needed.

Busy Bees Benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Competitive salary - up to 50,000

Ongoing professional development and leadership training

Access to our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Your birthday off - our gift to you!

Significant childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonuses

Menopause and mental health support through Peppy and dedicated First Aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Workplace pension via Cushon

Private Medical Insurance (PMI) discounts

International career development opportunities through our

Talent Exchange Programme*

Recognition and rewards through our

Celebrating You

initiatives

Access to our

Grow with Us

area with career pathways and leadership progression

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team. Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes. Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively. Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community. Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.

Required Qualifications:

About you:

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education. You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills. You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3. Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!