Technical Accountant Location: Swindon Salary: £65,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Happy Days Happy Days is growing, and we're opening a second support hub in Swindon. This new location will help us support our nurseries and early years teams as we continue to expand. We're looking for a Technical Accountant to join our finance team and help make sure our finances are accurate, well-managed and ready for the future. The Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing business. You'll help us manage our group finances, prepare company accounts, support audits, and make sure we meet all legal and reporting requirements. You'll work closely with our Finance Director, external auditors and key business partners. You'll also help improve the way we work by strengthening processes, systems and financial controls. This role offers the chance to make a real impact and help shape our finance function as the business continues to grow. What You'll Be Doing Preparing group accounts and financial reports. Managing the consolidation of financial information across multiple companies. Supporting and leading audit activities. Preparing statutory accounts and Companies House filings. Helping to develop strong financial controls and governance processes. Working with senior leaders and external partners to provide accurate financial information. Improving systems, processes and ways of working. Supporting business growth, acquisitions and organisational change. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is technically strong, organised and enjoys working with others. You will: Be able to explain financial information clearly to people from different backgrounds. Enjoy solving problems and finding better ways of doing things. Be highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines. Have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Work confidently with a range of stakeholders, including auditors, investors and senior leaders. Essential Skills and Experience ACA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified. At least 6 years' experience working in group accounting or a multi-company environment. Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits. Good understanding of financial reporting standards and Companies House requirements. Experience of financial controls and governance. Desirable Experience Acquisitions, business integration or due diligence work. Internal audit experience. Working with Audit Committees. Information security or ISO 27001 knowledge. Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth business. What We Offer We're proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where people can develop and thrive. Flexible Working Once our new hub is established (typically after around six months), you'll be able to work in a hybrid way, with around three days in the office and two days from home. Learning and Development Ongoing professional development. Support with accounting CPD requirements. Opportunities to grow your career. Health and Wellbeing Mental health and wellbeing support. Generous annual leave from day one. Financial Benefits People's Pension. Life assurance. Ready to Apply? Closing Date: 27th July, 5pm Interview Dates: First Stage: 31st July - 7th August Second Stage: 10th August - 14th August If you'd like to join a growing organisation where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Inclusion and Safeguarding Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of your right to work in the UK.
Jul 23, 2026
Full time
Technical Accountant Location: Swindon Salary: £65,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Happy Days Happy Days is growing, and we're opening a second support hub in Swindon. This new location will help us support our nurseries and early years teams as we continue to expand. We're looking for a Technical Accountant to join our finance team and help make sure our finances are accurate, well-managed and ready for the future. The Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing business. You'll help us manage our group finances, prepare company accounts, support audits, and make sure we meet all legal and reporting requirements. You'll work closely with our Finance Director, external auditors and key business partners. You'll also help improve the way we work by strengthening processes, systems and financial controls. This role offers the chance to make a real impact and help shape our finance function as the business continues to grow. What You'll Be Doing Preparing group accounts and financial reports. Managing the consolidation of financial information across multiple companies. Supporting and leading audit activities. Preparing statutory accounts and Companies House filings. Helping to develop strong financial controls and governance processes. Working with senior leaders and external partners to provide accurate financial information. Improving systems, processes and ways of working. Supporting business growth, acquisitions and organisational change. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is technically strong, organised and enjoys working with others. You will: Be able to explain financial information clearly to people from different backgrounds. Enjoy solving problems and finding better ways of doing things. Be highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines. Have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Work confidently with a range of stakeholders, including auditors, investors and senior leaders. Essential Skills and Experience ACA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified. At least 6 years' experience working in group accounting or a multi-company environment. Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits. Good understanding of financial reporting standards and Companies House requirements. Experience of financial controls and governance. Desirable Experience Acquisitions, business integration or due diligence work. Internal audit experience. Working with Audit Committees. Information security or ISO 27001 knowledge. Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth business. What We Offer We're proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where people can develop and thrive. Flexible Working Once our new hub is established (typically after around six months), you'll be able to work in a hybrid way, with around three days in the office and two days from home. Learning and Development Ongoing professional development. Support with accounting CPD requirements. Opportunities to grow your career. Health and Wellbeing Mental health and wellbeing support. Generous annual leave from day one. Financial Benefits People's Pension. Life assurance. Ready to Apply? Closing Date: 27th July, 5pm Interview Dates: First Stage: 31st July - 7th August Second Stage: 10th August - 14th August If you'd like to join a growing organisation where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Inclusion and Safeguarding Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of your right to work in the UK.
Revenue Manager Location: Swindon Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Happy Days Happy Days is growing, and we're opening a second support hub in Swindon. This new location will help us support our nurseries and early years teams as we continue to expand. We're looking for a commercially minded Revenue Manager who can turn data into action. We need someone who can help us maximise income, improve processes, and support our nurseries to make informed decisions that help children, families and teams thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team, shape our pricing and funding strategies, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our organisation. The Role As Revenue Manager, you'll be responsible for managing income across our growing nursery portfolio. You'll oversee fees, billing, payment collection, government funding claims and revenue reporting. You'll lead a team of six and work closely with Early Years Managers, Operations leaders and the Finance Team to make sure income is recorded accurately and collected on time. This role combines financial knowledge with a good understanding of how our nurseries operate. You'll use data to spot trends, solve problems and help leaders make informed decisions about income and performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading people, improving processes and working with others to achieve great results. What You'll Be Doing Leading annual reviews of nursery fees and making sure systems are updated correctly. Producing regular reports and insights for senior leaders. Monitoring income across the business and identifying risks and opportunities. Forecasting future income and supporting cash flow planning. Managing billing, payment collection and debt reporting. Working with Early Years Managers to improve payment collection and reduce overdue payments. Making sure financial information in our nursery management system is accurate and up to date. Managing government-funded childcare schemes and other funding streams. Preparing funding claims and checking that payments are received correctly. Supporting new nurseries joining the group and helping them move into our ways of working. Looking for ways to improve systems, reporting and processes. Ensuring funding claims and reporting meet all required guidelines and regulations. Leading and Supporting Others You will lead and support a team of six: Four Finance Officers. One Cash Collection Officer. One Funding Officer. You will: Set clear expectations and support your team to do their best work. Manage workloads and make sure deadlines are met. Coach and develop team members. Hold regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews. Help the team adapt to new processes and systems. Build a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with strong commercial awareness, leadership skills and a passion for improving the way things work. You will: Enjoy working with data and turning it into useful information. Understand how fees, funding, payments and nursery occupancy affect business performance. Be confident making recommendations and supporting decision-making. Build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners. Explain financial information clearly to people who do not work in finance. Be organised and able to manage multiple priorities. Take ownership of problems and find practical solutions. Look for opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting. Essential Skills and Experience Experience in revenue management, commercial finance, pricing or a similar role. Experience leading, managing or developing a team. Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience preparing management reports and performance information. Experience managing billing, payments or income processes. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data. Experience using finance or business systems. Desirable Skills and Experience Studying towards ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4 or an equivalent qualification. Experience working in a multi-site organisation ideally in childcare, education, hospitality, retail or another customer-focused business. Experience using nursery management systems such as Famly, Connect, EYWorks or Blossom. Knowledge of government-funded childcare schemes and funding claims. Experience supporting business acquisitions or integrating new sites. Experience improving reporting, systems or business processes. Knowledge of pricing, income management and business performance analysis. What We Offer We're proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where people can develop and thrive. Flexible Working Once our new hub is established (typically after around six months), you'll be able to work in a hybrid way, with around three days in the office and two days from home. Learning and Development Ongoing professional development. Support with accounting CPD requirements. Opportunities to grow your career. Health and Wellbeing Mental health and wellbeing support. Generous annual leave from day one. Financial Benefits People's Pension. Life assurance. Ready to Apply? Closing Date: 27th July, 5pm Interview Dates: First Stage: 31st July - 7th August Second Stage: 10th August - 14th August If you'd like to join a growing organisation where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Inclusion and Safeguarding Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of your right to work in the UK.
Jul 23, 2026
Full time
Revenue Manager Location: Swindon Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Happy Days Happy Days is growing, and we're opening a second support hub in Swindon. This new location will help us support our nurseries and early years teams as we continue to expand. We're looking for a commercially minded Revenue Manager who can turn data into action. We need someone who can help us maximise income, improve processes, and support our nurseries to make informed decisions that help children, families and teams thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team, shape our pricing and funding strategies, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our organisation. The Role As Revenue Manager, you'll be responsible for managing income across our growing nursery portfolio. You'll oversee fees, billing, payment collection, government funding claims and revenue reporting. You'll lead a team of six and work closely with Early Years Managers, Operations leaders and the Finance Team to make sure income is recorded accurately and collected on time. This role combines financial knowledge with a good understanding of how our nurseries operate. You'll use data to spot trends, solve problems and help leaders make informed decisions about income and performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading people, improving processes and working with others to achieve great results. What You'll Be Doing Leading annual reviews of nursery fees and making sure systems are updated correctly. Producing regular reports and insights for senior leaders. Monitoring income across the business and identifying risks and opportunities. Forecasting future income and supporting cash flow planning. Managing billing, payment collection and debt reporting. Working with Early Years Managers to improve payment collection and reduce overdue payments. Making sure financial information in our nursery management system is accurate and up to date. Managing government-funded childcare schemes and other funding streams. Preparing funding claims and checking that payments are received correctly. Supporting new nurseries joining the group and helping them move into our ways of working. Looking for ways to improve systems, reporting and processes. Ensuring funding claims and reporting meet all required guidelines and regulations. Leading and Supporting Others You will lead and support a team of six: Four Finance Officers. One Cash Collection Officer. One Funding Officer. You will: Set clear expectations and support your team to do their best work. Manage workloads and make sure deadlines are met. Coach and develop team members. Hold regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews. Help the team adapt to new processes and systems. Build a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with strong commercial awareness, leadership skills and a passion for improving the way things work. You will: Enjoy working with data and turning it into useful information. Understand how fees, funding, payments and nursery occupancy affect business performance. Be confident making recommendations and supporting decision-making. Build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners. Explain financial information clearly to people who do not work in finance. Be organised and able to manage multiple priorities. Take ownership of problems and find practical solutions. Look for opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting. Essential Skills and Experience Experience in revenue management, commercial finance, pricing or a similar role. Experience leading, managing or developing a team. Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience preparing management reports and performance information. Experience managing billing, payments or income processes. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data. Experience using finance or business systems. Desirable Skills and Experience Studying towards ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4 or an equivalent qualification. Experience working in a multi-site organisation ideally in childcare, education, hospitality, retail or another customer-focused business. Experience using nursery management systems such as Famly, Connect, EYWorks or Blossom. Knowledge of government-funded childcare schemes and funding claims. Experience supporting business acquisitions or integrating new sites. Experience improving reporting, systems or business processes. Knowledge of pricing, income management and business performance analysis. What We Offer We're proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where people can develop and thrive. Flexible Working Once our new hub is established (typically after around six months), you'll be able to work in a hybrid way, with around three days in the office and two days from home. Learning and Development Ongoing professional development. Support with accounting CPD requirements. Opportunities to grow your career. Health and Wellbeing Mental health and wellbeing support. Generous annual leave from day one. Financial Benefits People's Pension. Life assurance. Ready to Apply? Closing Date: 27th July, 5pm Interview Dates: First Stage: 31st July - 7th August Second Stage: 10th August - 14th August If you'd like to join a growing organisation where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Inclusion and Safeguarding Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of your right to work in the UK.
Senior Management Accountant Location: Swindon Salary: £65,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Happy Days Happy Days is growing, and we're opening a second support hub in Swindon. This new location will help us support our nurseries and early years teams as we continue to expand. We're looking for a Senior Management Accountant who can do more than produce reports. We need someone who can spot trends, explain what the numbers mean, and work with leaders across the business to improve performance and support growth. The Role This is a new role within our finance team and an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. You'll help us understand and manage financial performance across our nursery portfolio. You'll prepare management accounts, analyse income and costs, and provide clear financial information to support decision-making. This role combines strong accounting skills with a good understanding of how a business works. You'll work closely with nursery and operational teams, helping them understand their financial results and identify opportunities to improve performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, building relationships, and turning financial data into practical business advice. What You'll Be Doing Preparing monthly management accounts for nursery sites and departments. Producing monthly reports and management information for senior leaders. Analysing income and costs to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Comparing results against budgets and previous years and explaining any differences. Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting process. Coordinating month-end activities and making sure financial information is accurate and complete. Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting the annual audit process. Working with the People Team to ensure payroll costs are reported correctly. Maintaining accurate financial records and cost centre structures. Finding ways to improve processes, automate reporting and provide better financial information. Visiting nursery sites to build relationships and help managers understand their financial performance. Supporting the integration of newly acquired nursery settings into our reporting processes. Leading and Supporting Others You will also manage and support a Management Accountant. You will: Set high standards for quality, accuracy and meeting deadlines. Coach and support team members to help them develop. Build strong working relationships with managers across the business. Explain financial information clearly to colleagues who are not finance specialists. Support managers in understanding and managing their budgets. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines strong accounting knowledge with commercial awareness and a desire to improve the way we work. You will: Enjoy working with data and using it to tell a clear story. Be confident communicating with people at all levels. Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Be organised and able to manage multiple deadlines. Look for ways to improve processes and reporting. Understand how staffing, occupancy, costs and income affect business performance. Be confident helping managers make informed business decisions. Essential Skills and Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports. Experience analysing financial performance and explaining results to different stakeholders. Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial data. Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Experience managing, mentoring or supporting team members. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Desirable Experience Experience working in a multi-site organisation. Experience in childcare, education, hospitality, retail, or another operational business. Experience supporting business acquisitions or integrations. Experience improving reporting processes or developing dashboards. Knowledge of profitability analysis, pricing and performance reporting. What We Offer We're proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where people can develop and thrive. Flexible Working Once our new hub is established (typically after around six months), you'll be able to work in a hybrid way, with around three days in the office and two days from home. Learning and Development Ongoing professional development. Support with accounting CPD requirements. Opportunities to grow your career. Health and Wellbeing Mental health and wellbeing support. Generous annual leave from day one. Financial Benefits People's Pension. Life assurance. Ready to Apply? Closing Date: 27th July, 5pm Interview Dates: First Stage: 31st July - 7th August Second Stage: 10th August - 14th August If you'd like to join a growing organisation where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Inclusion and Safeguarding Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of your right to work in the UK.
Jul 23, 2026
Full time
Senior Management Accountant Location: Swindon Salary: £65,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Happy Days Happy Days is growing, and we're opening a second support hub in Swindon. This new location will help us support our nurseries and early years teams as we continue to expand. We're looking for a Senior Management Accountant who can do more than produce reports. We need someone who can spot trends, explain what the numbers mean, and work with leaders across the business to improve performance and support growth. The Role This is a new role within our finance team and an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. You'll help us understand and manage financial performance across our nursery portfolio. You'll prepare management accounts, analyse income and costs, and provide clear financial information to support decision-making. This role combines strong accounting skills with a good understanding of how a business works. You'll work closely with nursery and operational teams, helping them understand their financial results and identify opportunities to improve performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, building relationships, and turning financial data into practical business advice. What You'll Be Doing Preparing monthly management accounts for nursery sites and departments. Producing monthly reports and management information for senior leaders. Analysing income and costs to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Comparing results against budgets and previous years and explaining any differences. Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting process. Coordinating month-end activities and making sure financial information is accurate and complete. Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting the annual audit process. Working with the People Team to ensure payroll costs are reported correctly. Maintaining accurate financial records and cost centre structures. Finding ways to improve processes, automate reporting and provide better financial information. Visiting nursery sites to build relationships and help managers understand their financial performance. Supporting the integration of newly acquired nursery settings into our reporting processes. Leading and Supporting Others You will also manage and support a Management Accountant. You will: Set high standards for quality, accuracy and meeting deadlines. Coach and support team members to help them develop. Build strong working relationships with managers across the business. Explain financial information clearly to colleagues who are not finance specialists. Support managers in understanding and managing their budgets. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines strong accounting knowledge with commercial awareness and a desire to improve the way we work. You will: Enjoy working with data and using it to tell a clear story. Be confident communicating with people at all levels. Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Be organised and able to manage multiple deadlines. Look for ways to improve processes and reporting. Understand how staffing, occupancy, costs and income affect business performance. Be confident helping managers make informed business decisions. Essential Skills and Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports. Experience analysing financial performance and explaining results to different stakeholders. Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial data. Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Experience managing, mentoring or supporting team members. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Desirable Experience Experience working in a multi-site organisation. Experience in childcare, education, hospitality, retail, or another operational business. Experience supporting business acquisitions or integrations. Experience improving reporting processes or developing dashboards. Knowledge of profitability analysis, pricing and performance reporting. What We Offer We're proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where people can develop and thrive. Flexible Working Once our new hub is established (typically after around six months), you'll be able to work in a hybrid way, with around three days in the office and two days from home. Learning and Development Ongoing professional development. Support with accounting CPD requirements. Opportunities to grow your career. Health and Wellbeing Mental health and wellbeing support. Generous annual leave from day one. Financial Benefits People's Pension. Life assurance. Ready to Apply? Closing Date: 27th July, 5pm Interview Dates: First Stage: 31st July - 7th August Second Stage: 10th August - 14th August If you'd like to join a growing organisation where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Inclusion and Safeguarding Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of your right to work in the UK.
We re looking for an experienced Early Years Manager to lead our Penrice Nursery in St Austell. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by shaping a high-quality, nurturing environment where children can thrive, while building a rewarding leadership career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation at an exciting time of growth. Competitive annual salary + excellent benefits! Full-time We offer a supportive and flexible working environment designed to help you succeed in your role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As a leader within the nursery, you ll be empowered to shape both your team s success and your own professional journey. You ll lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education. By inspiring your team and fostering strong relationships with families, you ll create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish. Why join us? Penrice nursery is a well-established nursery with a strong community presence and a dedicated team. The nursery is entering an exciting new phase, focused on strengthening leadership, enhancing quality, and building an environment where both children and staff can truly thrive. This is a great opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing setting. With increased interest in the local area and continued development plans, you ll play a central role in shaping the nursery s future and making a lasting difference. We invest in you as much as you invest in the children and your team. You ll benefit from structured training, leadership mentoring, and clear progression pathways, supporting your continued growth and career advancement. What you ll do: • Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of practitioners to deliver outstanding childcare • Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively • Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community • Drive continuous improvement and maintain a safe, nurturing environment What we re looking for: • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years/Childcare • Proven leadership experience in an early years setting • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements • Excellent organisational, communication, and people management skills • A proactive, approachable leadership style and passion for high-quality care What you ll get: • 50% childcare discount • Fully funded Blue Light Card • Life assurance • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Health and wellbeing support (SPARK app) • Ongoing training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities • Join a team where you re valued, supported, and empowered to lead with confidence and purpose Safeguarding commitment Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All roles are subject to appropriate checks.
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
We re looking for an experienced Early Years Manager to lead our Penrice Nursery in St Austell. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by shaping a high-quality, nurturing environment where children can thrive, while building a rewarding leadership career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation at an exciting time of growth. Competitive annual salary + excellent benefits! Full-time We offer a supportive and flexible working environment designed to help you succeed in your role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As a leader within the nursery, you ll be empowered to shape both your team s success and your own professional journey. You ll lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education. By inspiring your team and fostering strong relationships with families, you ll create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish. Why join us? Penrice nursery is a well-established nursery with a strong community presence and a dedicated team. The nursery is entering an exciting new phase, focused on strengthening leadership, enhancing quality, and building an environment where both children and staff can truly thrive. This is a great opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing setting. With increased interest in the local area and continued development plans, you ll play a central role in shaping the nursery s future and making a lasting difference. We invest in you as much as you invest in the children and your team. You ll benefit from structured training, leadership mentoring, and clear progression pathways, supporting your continued growth and career advancement. What you ll do: • Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of practitioners to deliver outstanding childcare • Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively • Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community • Drive continuous improvement and maintain a safe, nurturing environment What we re looking for: • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years/Childcare • Proven leadership experience in an early years setting • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements • Excellent organisational, communication, and people management skills • A proactive, approachable leadership style and passion for high-quality care What you ll get: • 50% childcare discount • Fully funded Blue Light Card • Life assurance • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Health and wellbeing support (SPARK app) • Ongoing training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities • Join a team where you re valued, supported, and empowered to lead with confidence and purpose Safeguarding commitment Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All roles are subject to appropriate checks.
We re looking for an experienced Early Years Deputy Manager to lead our Falmouth Nursery in Cornwall. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by shaping a high-quality, nurturing environment where children can thrive, while building a rewarding leadership career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation at an exciting time of growth. Salary - Up to £31,491.20 per annum with value of additional benefits after one years service worth £6,558 Full-time, 40 hours a week We offer a supportive and flexible working environment designed to help you succeed in your role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As a leader within the nursery, you ll be empowered to shape both your team s success and your own professional journey. You ll lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education. By inspiring your team and fostering strong relationships with families, you ll create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish. Why join us? Happy Days Falmouth is a well-established nursery with a strong community presence and a dedicated team. The nursery is entering an exciting new phase, focused on strengthening leadership, enhancing quality, and building an environment where both children and staff can truly thrive. This is a great opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing setting. With increased interest in the local area and continued development plans, you ll play a central role in shaping the nursery s future and making a lasting difference. We invest in you as much as you invest in the children and your team. You ll benefit from structured training, leadership mentoring, and clear progression pathways, supporting your continued growth and career advancement. About the role: As Early Years Deputy Manager, you will: Support the Early Years Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and EYFS standards. Help to lead, motivate, and develop the team of practitioners to deliver outstanding childcare. Support the Early Years Manager to manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively. Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community. Drive continuous improvement and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children. What we re looking for: • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years/Childcare • Proven leadership experience in an early years setting • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements • Excellent organisational, communication, and people management skills • A proactive, approachable leadership style and passion for high-quality care What you ll get: • 50% childcare discount • Fully funded Blue Light Card • Life assurance • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Up to 4 extra days off at Christmas • Health and wellbeing support (SPARK app) • Ongoing training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities • Join a team where you re valued, supported, and empowered to lead with confidence and purpose Safeguarding commitment Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All roles are subject to appropriate checks.
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
We re looking for an experienced Early Years Deputy Manager to lead our Falmouth Nursery in Cornwall. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by shaping a high-quality, nurturing environment where children can thrive, while building a rewarding leadership career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation at an exciting time of growth. Salary - Up to £31,491.20 per annum with value of additional benefits after one years service worth £6,558 Full-time, 40 hours a week We offer a supportive and flexible working environment designed to help you succeed in your role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As a leader within the nursery, you ll be empowered to shape both your team s success and your own professional journey. You ll lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education. By inspiring your team and fostering strong relationships with families, you ll create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish. Why join us? Happy Days Falmouth is a well-established nursery with a strong community presence and a dedicated team. The nursery is entering an exciting new phase, focused on strengthening leadership, enhancing quality, and building an environment where both children and staff can truly thrive. This is a great opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing setting. With increased interest in the local area and continued development plans, you ll play a central role in shaping the nursery s future and making a lasting difference. We invest in you as much as you invest in the children and your team. You ll benefit from structured training, leadership mentoring, and clear progression pathways, supporting your continued growth and career advancement. About the role: As Early Years Deputy Manager, you will: Support the Early Years Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and EYFS standards. Help to lead, motivate, and develop the team of practitioners to deliver outstanding childcare. Support the Early Years Manager to manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively. Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community. Drive continuous improvement and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children. What we re looking for: • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years/Childcare • Proven leadership experience in an early years setting • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements • Excellent organisational, communication, and people management skills • A proactive, approachable leadership style and passion for high-quality care What you ll get: • 50% childcare discount • Fully funded Blue Light Card • Life assurance • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Up to 4 extra days off at Christmas • Health and wellbeing support (SPARK app) • Ongoing training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities • Join a team where you re valued, supported, and empowered to lead with confidence and purpose Safeguarding commitment Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All roles are subject to appropriate checks.
