Regional Director – Nurseries / Childcare

Company: Bright Horizons UK
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Location: London
Job Description:

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

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

Covering areas including Highbury, Finchley Barnes Chiswick

An enhanced DBS is required for this role

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

Why Bright Horizons?

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

Posted: July 5th, 2026