Operations Manager

Operations Manager Job summary: Manage the day to day running and organisation. Provide play care within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures Responsible for: Team leaders, Play workers, and volunteers. Working relationships: Children attending the club and their parents or carers. Club management, club staff and volunteers. Schools, childcare and play-related organisations, registering Authorities (OFSTED), and funding bodies. Operations Manager - Key Skills and Competencies: Leadership & Management Extensive experience overseeing nursery operations, ensuring high standards in care, education, and compliance. - Skilled in staff leadership, providing guidance and training to foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment. Compliance & Regulation – Expertise in maintaining OFSTED compliance, achieving positive inspection outcomes. - In-depth knowledge of safeguarding policies, health and safety standards, and relevant early years regulations. Educational Development – Have proven ability to develop engaging, play-based learning programs that promote holistic child development. - Led and implemented creative curriculum initiatives that improved children's learning and staff engagement. Parent & Community Engagement - Strong relationship-building skills with parents and local communities, fostering transparent and inclusive management practices. Administrative & Financial Management - Experienced in managing budgets, staffing, and administrative processes to ensure smooth nursery and business Operations Manager - Person specification: Essential qualities * Experience of working with 4- to 11-year-olds * Minimum Level 3 qualification * Appropriate Child protection training * Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate. * Food Hygiene Certicate * Experience of administration and budgeting * Understanding the varied needs of children and their families * Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care * Understanding the issues of equal opportunities * Provide and facilitate safe and creative play * Good communication skills * Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate leadership skills * Sound judgement and common sense Operations Manager - Main duties include: * Managing daily operations of different settings. * Lead operation management of different wrap around settings, maintaining high levels of compliance with OFSTED regulations. * Planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment. * Ensuring provision of comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents/carers. * Implementing Staff development programs and Providing support and supervision to Team leaders, play workers and volunteers. * Building a strong partnership with parent and local communities, ensuring open communication and collaborative approaches to meet diverse needs of children and families. * Managing financial and administrative operations and working closely with senior leadership to optimize resources, staffing and service quality while ensuring operational efficiency. * Act as key liaison between partner Schools, regulatory bodies, and the organisation, ensuring all documentation and reporting requirements are met. Operations Manager - Benefits * Annual leave * Company Pension * Staff Parking * Casual Dress HOURS PER WEEK: (MON – FRI) 40 CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT START DATE: JANUARY 2025