https://jobs.co.uk/job/nursery-manager-operations-manager-ucm-education--933a8e05-8c0b-4c07-bf4c-4817c38e2638 RSS feed for Nursery Manager / Operations Manager at UCM Education. en-gb Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:25:08 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/nursery-manager-operations-manager-ucm-education--933a8e05-8c0b-4c07-bf4c-4817c38e2638 https://jobs.co.uk/job/nursery-manager-operations-manager-ucm-education--933a8e05-8c0b-4c07-bf4c-4817c38e2638 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Croydon | Salary: £30000 - £45000/annum | Type: Permanent | We are looking for an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager / Operations Manager to join a growing nursery and children''s play centre business in Croydon . This is a full-time leadership position working alongside the business owner, combining nursery management with supporting the wider day-to-day operations of the nursery, children''s play caf-, and play centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years leader seeking a varied management role with long-term progression within a family-run business. You will be: Leading the day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education, and safeguarding Supporting the overall operation of the children''s play caf- and play centre alongside the business owner Managing, mentoring, and developing the nursery team through recruitment, supervision, and performance management Ensuring full compliance with the EYFS framework, Ofsted requirements, health and safety, and safeguarding regulations Building positive relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals Supporting occupancy, business development, and the continued growth of the nu... Permanent