Regional Director

Field-based across East (Cambs, Bury St Edumunds, Colchester)

Full-time | 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Salary: £DOE + car allowance (driving licence required)

Apply by: 1/9/25

About the Role

As a Regional Director at Bright Horizons UK, you’ll lead operations across multiple nurseries, ensuring excellence in people management, quality, and growth. You’ll drive strategic initiatives, support nursery leadership teams, and uphold our high standards in care, education, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support nursery managers to deliver outstanding service
• Implement strategies for people development, growth, and pedagogy
• Ensure safety, compliance, and operational consistency
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Marketing on key projects
• Use data and systems to drive performance and innovation

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing 15+ sites in a regulated sector - childcare preferred
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and change management skills
• Track record in team development, compliance, and service excellence
• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness and data fluency
• Driving licence is essential
• Enhanced DBS is required for this role

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working & holiday benefits
• Discounted childcare & wellbeing support
• Employee appreciation events & annual awards
• Retail, travel & lifestyle discounts
• Recognised as a Great Place to Work for 17 years running

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