Regional Director (Early Years)

Salary: From £55k plus car allowance (valid UK driving licence required)

Hours: Full Time / 40 hours per week

Location: Field based with travel to our nurseries in North West and West London Areas

Closing Date: 30th September 2026 or until right candidate is offered - please attach an up to date and relevant CV to be considered

Purpose of the Role

As Regional Director, you will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nursery settings, driving exceptional standards in quality, safety, people performance, and commercial growth. Leading and developing high-performing teams, you will champion Bright Horizons' values and pedagogy to deliver outstanding outcomes for children, families, colleagues, and the business.

What We Can Offer You:

• Flexible working
• Discounted childcare
• Wellbeing support
• Employee recognition & awards
• Retail, travel & lifestyle discounts
• Career development opportunities

Why Bright Horizons?

Join an award-winning organisation where people come first. We're proud to be a Great Place to Work® for 20 years, supporting over 10,000 children across the UK, with 98% of our nurseries rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We offer a collaborative culture, career development opportunities, and a strong commitment to wellbeing, flexibility, and work-life balance.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and develop high-performing Nursery Management Teams across the region.
• Drive quality, occupancy, financial performance, and sustainable growth.
• Champion Bright Horizons' HEART culture, pedagogy, and values.
• Ensure excellence in safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety.
• Use data and insights to improve operational performance and decision-making.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Marketing, and operational teams to deliver business objectives.
• Lead change initiatives and continuous improvement across multiple sites.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, families, clients, and key stakeholders.

Essential / Desired Experience

• Senior multi‑site leadership experience (15+ nursery/service sites) within a highly regulated, medium to large organisation.
• Experience and knowledge of the early years sector
• Proven success delivering high‑quality customer, client, and employee outcomes, with sustained YOY growth.
• Strong track record of leadership development, performance management, and impact measurement in partnership with HR.
• Confident decision‑maker with experience leading change, innovation, and turnaround initiatives.
• Demonstrable success building high‑performing teams, driving regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and service excellence.
• Ability to translate strategy into action using data, systems, and digital tools to improve performance and commercial outcomes.

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Early Childhood Education or Leadership / Business Management.
• Recognised Leadership & Management qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!