Field Manager

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management
• Provide hands-on leadership and operational management across assigned nurseries
• Lead, motivate, and support management teams
• Mentor leaders and support succession planning
• Promote a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture
• Safeguarding & Compliance
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, statutory requirements, and company policies
• Lead inspections, audits, and Ofsted readiness
• Maintain high standards of health and safety
• Quality of Care & Education
• Ensure delivery of a broad, balanced curriculum aligned with Kindred pedagogy
• Oversee observation, assessment, and reporting
• Promote inclusive practice, including SEND
• Maintain safe, inspiring learning environments
• People & Performance
• Manage and support nursery teams
• Conduct supervisions and performance reviews
• Support recruitment, induction, and onboarding
• Drive engagement, retention, and performance
• Operations & Finance
• Oversee staffing, ratios, occupancy, and daily operations
• Manage labour budgets and deployment
• Work with Area Managers, Finance, HR, and Marketing to meet KPIs
• Monitor performance metrics including revenue and cost control
• Support occupancy growth and enquiry conversion
• Partnership & Communication
• Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and communities
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers
• Liaise with Local Authorities
• Collaborate across the Kindred nursery network
• Additional Responsibilities
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, parent events, and marketing activities (including evenings/weekends where required)
• Participate in wider company projects and meetings, including at Head Office
• Act as a key holder and respond to emergency situations when required
• Keep the Area Manager informed of progress, challenges, and key developments

Requirements

• This role requires flexibility to travel between settings and a proactive, resilient approach to driving engagement, performance, and stability across teams.
• Essential:
• Minimum 2 years' experience leading teams in a Good or Outstanding early years setting
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) + Level 2?GCSE grade C or above English and Maths
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements
• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and flexibility to travel (including occasional overnight stays)
• You will be an experienced, confident early years leader with strong communication and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Why Join Kindred?
• At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family.
• Supportive Culture - Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.
• Career Development - Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
• Award-Winning Family - Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.
• Our Recruitment Process
• Interviews : Rolling Interviews
• Expected Start Date : ASAP
• Our process includes:
• A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery
• 'Stay and Play' session to observe you working with children *fully supervised
• Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy
• Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
• To apply for the Field Manager position with us, please click the " Quick Apply " button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.
• We aim to respond to all applicants within 2-5 working days . Thank you for considering a career with Kindred!
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the succ

Additional Information

Location: Multi-site to cover our nurseire in the Nottinghamshire Contract Type: Full Time Contract Length: Permanent Salary: From £40,000 per annum + £4,500 per annum car allowance Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference

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