Regional Director - Nurseries / Childcare

Regional Director (Early Years) | London and East London Areas

Field-based | Full time (40 hrs) | £DOE + car allowance

Covering areas In and around London and East Areas

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Closing Date: 8th August 2026 or until right candidate is hired - all applicants need to attach a full and relevant CV to be considered

An enhanced DBS is required for this role / Driving licence

Bright Horizons is seeking an experienced Regional Director to lead a portfolio of nursery settings across Central/London. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving quality, performance, engagement, and sustainable growth in a highly regulated environment.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop multi-site nursery management teams
• Deliver people, performance, and growth strategies
• Drive Ofsted compliance, quality, and safety standards
• Partner with HR, Finance & Marketing on strategic initiatives
• Embed a strong, values-led culture across the region

What we’re looking for:

• Nursery and childcare experience in a similar role
• Senior multi-site leadership experience (15+ sites)
• Strong early years sector and Ofsted knowledge
• Commercially astute with a track record of growth & performance
• Confident leading change, developing leaders, and using data to drive decisions
• Coaching / Mentoring and Leading a team
• Financial savvy / budget management / growth experience

Essential Qualifications

• Early Years Education
• L3 Early Years Diploma or equivalent
• First Aid Certificate - Paediatric

Why Bright Horizons? xwzovoh

• 98% of nurseries rated Good/Outstanding
• Flexible benefits, wellbeing support & career development

An enhanced DBS is required for this role.