Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.
Leads Rd, Sutton-on-Hull, Hull HU7 4XT, UK Job Description Posted Monday 18 August 2025 Kids Planet is an independent, family-run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you're just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we'll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We're passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be! While all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to an astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same! We are currently looking for a Sports Coach at Kids Planet Sutton. Why become a Sports Coach with Kids Planet Sutton? We are a purpose-built nursery We can accommodate a large number of children Nice, warm, and welcoming environment which is very child-centered Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025 What's in it for you? Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks including fresh fruit Accredited training with the KP Academy Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility, and Adoption leave Regular staff rewards Long service awards Dedicated wellbeing package Highly discounted childcare A day off for your birthday A Sports Coach at Kids Planet Sutton gets: Pension plan Annual leave including bank holidays Monday to Friday schedule What a Sports Coach needs: Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK-recognized early years qualification or willing to complete through the Kids Planet Training Academy Hold a sports-based qualification Have a detailed understanding of the physical education requirements set by Ofsted, with knowledge of the EYFS Extensive knowledge of safeguarding Interested in joining our family? Apply today to be a Sports Coach with Kids Planet Sutton! We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self-and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. All staff and volunteers must uphold this commitment, with safeguarding training being a fundamental part of every role. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate is mandatory, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties. Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment for our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Leads Rd, Sutton-on-Hull, Hull HU7 4XT, UK Job Description Posted Monday 18 August 2025 Kids Planet is an independent, family-run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you're just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we'll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We're passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be! While all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to an astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same! We are currently looking for a Sports Coach at Kids Planet Sutton. Why become a Sports Coach with Kids Planet Sutton? We are a purpose-built nursery We can accommodate a large number of children Nice, warm, and welcoming environment which is very child-centered Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025 What's in it for you? Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks including fresh fruit Accredited training with the KP Academy Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility, and Adoption leave Regular staff rewards Long service awards Dedicated wellbeing package Highly discounted childcare A day off for your birthday A Sports Coach at Kids Planet Sutton gets: Pension plan Annual leave including bank holidays Monday to Friday schedule What a Sports Coach needs: Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK-recognized early years qualification or willing to complete through the Kids Planet Training Academy Hold a sports-based qualification Have a detailed understanding of the physical education requirements set by Ofsted, with knowledge of the EYFS Extensive knowledge of safeguarding Interested in joining our family? Apply today to be a Sports Coach with Kids Planet Sutton! We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self-and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. All staff and volunteers must uphold this commitment, with safeguarding training being a fundamental part of every role. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate is mandatory, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties. Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment for our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.
Social Media & Marketing Executive - Kids Planet Central Support 231 Higher Ln., Lymm WA13 0RN, UK Job Description Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. Role Overview - Social Media & Marketing Executive We are looking for a highly organised and creative Social Media Executive to manage and grow Kids Planet's brand presence across social channels including Meta, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. You'll be responsible for content creation, influencer partnerships, creating and managing content plans, supporting our local "Social Media Champions" in nurseries, overseeing social media admin and backend setup, and assisting in paid social campaign delivery. Data led decision making will be at the heart of your approach, with regular reporting and performance analysis forming a key part of the role. Key Responsibilities Content, Campaign & Influencer Management Plan, create, and schedule engaging content across Meta, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Hands on creation of content for all social channels, including but not limited to phone capture, photography, photo and video editing, graphics preparation and copywriting. Develop monthly and quarterly content calendars aligned with brand goals and campaigns. Assist in the creation, setup, and optimisation of paid social campaigns to drive engagement and leads. Ensure all content reflects brand voice, values, and safeguarding guidelines. Keep abreast of the changing social media landscape, proposing and supporting the development of new social strategies across existing and emerging channels. Identify and manage relationships with creators, influencers, and strategic partners. Support campaigns with clear briefs and KPIs, and ensure brand alignment in all collaborations. Stakeholder Support & Training Train and mentor our Social Media Champions in nurseries, empowering them to create engaging local content. Provide ongoing guidance, toolkits, and best practice resources. Act as the first point of contact for social related queries from nurseries. Strong influencer management skills, including sourcing, briefing, and relationship handling. Collaborate with the wider marketing team (SEO, Brand, CRM, Website) to ensure campaigns are integrated and consistent. Platform Administration & Backend Management Set up and maintain nursery social accounts, ensuring correct admin access, branding, and security. Oversee backend settings for all platforms to optimise performance and ensure compliance with platform changes. Reporting & Performance Tracking Monitor social media performance using analytics tools. Produce monthly and campaign specific reports with actionable insights. Track KPIs such as reach, engagement, CTR, conversions, and ROI, making recommendations for improvement. Skills & Experience Required Strong creative eye for visual storytelling; filming, editing, and producing content is second nature to you. Experience with content creation tools such as Adobe suite, Canva, or similar. Proven experience managing multi platform social media accounts, ideally in a multi location or retail/consumer brand environment. Deep understanding of platform specific content styles and best practices across Meta, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and others. Confident in using social scheduling and analytics tools such as Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Hubspot, Google Analytics. Experience with paid social media content creation, campaign setup and optimisation. Experience briefing and working with creative agencies and freelancers on content production beneficial. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train and support non marketing colleagues. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects. Analytical mindset with a focus on performance metrics and ROI. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working opportunities, 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH available. Ongoing training and professional development. A creative, supportive, and values led working environment. Great childcare discount. 25 days annual leave and day off for your birthday. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility leave. Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Social Media & Marketing Executive - Kids Planet Central Support 231 Higher Ln., Lymm WA13 0RN, UK Job Description Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. Role Overview - Social Media & Marketing Executive We are looking for a highly organised and creative Social Media Executive to manage and grow Kids Planet's brand presence across social channels including Meta, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. You'll be responsible for content creation, influencer partnerships, creating and managing content plans, supporting our local "Social Media Champions" in nurseries, overseeing social media admin and backend setup, and assisting in paid social campaign delivery. Data led decision making will be at the heart of your approach, with regular reporting and performance analysis forming a key part of the role. Key Responsibilities Content, Campaign & Influencer Management Plan, create, and schedule engaging content across Meta, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Hands on creation of content for all social channels, including but not limited to phone capture, photography, photo and video editing, graphics preparation and copywriting. Develop monthly and quarterly content calendars aligned with brand goals and campaigns. Assist in the creation, setup, and optimisation of paid social campaigns to drive engagement and leads. Ensure all content reflects brand voice, values, and safeguarding guidelines. Keep abreast of the changing social media landscape, proposing and supporting the development of new social strategies across existing and emerging channels. Identify and manage relationships with creators, influencers, and strategic partners. Support campaigns with clear briefs and KPIs, and ensure brand alignment in all collaborations. Stakeholder Support & Training Train and mentor our Social Media Champions in nurseries, empowering them to create engaging local content. Provide ongoing guidance, toolkits, and best practice resources. Act as the first point of contact for social related queries from nurseries. Strong influencer management skills, including sourcing, briefing, and relationship handling. Collaborate with the wider marketing team (SEO, Brand, CRM, Website) to ensure campaigns are integrated and consistent. Platform Administration & Backend Management Set up and maintain nursery social accounts, ensuring correct admin access, branding, and security. Oversee backend settings for all platforms to optimise performance and ensure compliance with platform changes. Reporting & Performance Tracking Monitor social media performance using analytics tools. Produce monthly and campaign specific reports with actionable insights. Track KPIs such as reach, engagement, CTR, conversions, and ROI, making recommendations for improvement. Skills & Experience Required Strong creative eye for visual storytelling; filming, editing, and producing content is second nature to you. Experience with content creation tools such as Adobe suite, Canva, or similar. Proven experience managing multi platform social media accounts, ideally in a multi location or retail/consumer brand environment. Deep understanding of platform specific content styles and best practices across Meta, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and others. Confident in using social scheduling and analytics tools such as Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Hubspot, Google Analytics. Experience with paid social media content creation, campaign setup and optimisation. Experience briefing and working with creative agencies and freelancers on content production beneficial. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train and support non marketing colleagues. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects. Analytical mindset with a focus on performance metrics and ROI. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working opportunities, 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH available. Ongoing training and professional development. A creative, supportive, and values led working environment. Great childcare discount. 25 days annual leave and day off for your birthday. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility leave. Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.
Employee Relations Manager - Kids Planet Central Support 231 Higher Ln., Lymm WA13 0RN, UK Job Description Posted Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 01:00 Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. Job Title Employee Relations Manager Reporting to Head of People Job Family People Department Reporting Structure Responsible for People Advisors Role Purpose The Employee Relations Manager leads the delivery of effective employee relations strategies, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant people practices across Kids Planet. This role partners closely with leaders, People Partners, and employees to resolve workplace issues, strengthen management capability, and drive our CARE values. The role provides line management and coaching to the People Advisors team, ensuring high-quality, consistent People service delivery. The Employee Relations Manager also oversees employment tribunal claims, working collaboratively with insurers and solicitors to achieve commercially viable outcomes. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & Case Management: Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance concerns. Provide expert guidance to managers on sensitive employee matters with fairness, consistency, and empathy, supporting a safe place for employees and leaders alike. Drive a consistent approach to case outcomes across all areas of the business, ensuring alignment with values and policies. Encourage reflection and learning through case analysis, identifying trends and opportunities to improve decision making and management capability. Look beyond policy where appropriate, finding supportive and people centred solutions that strengthen the workforce and promote long-term wellbeing. Maintain accurate documentation and case records in accordance with legal and company standards. Line Management of People Advisors Lead, coach, and develop the People Advisors to deliver proactive, people focused support. Foster a strong sense of community within the team, encouraging collaboration, excellence, and shared learning. Oversee case allocation, workload management, and quality of employee relations cases handled by the team. Provide regular feedback and mentoring to build capability, confidence, and professional growth. Support succession planning and create opportunities for development that inspire the team to drive excellence in all aspects of their work. People Management Training Coordinate and deliver the People Management Training programme across the business to strengthen leadership capability. Regularly review training content to ensure it remains relevant, engaging, and fit for purpose. Coach and mentor the People Advisors to deliver high quality, impactful training sessions. Drive uptake and engagement in management training courses, reinforcing their value and importance. Review the effectiveness of courses through participant feedback, and outcomes to continuously improve. Employment Tribunal Claim Management Lead the management of employment tribunal claims, ensuring timely coordination of case documentation, responses, and witness statements. Work collaboratively with external insurers and solicitors. Advise internal stakeholders on risk, case progress. Conduct reflective reviews following tribunal outcomes to identify lessons learned and strengthen processes that drive excellence. Policy & Compliance Interpret and apply employment legislation, regulations, and company policies consistently across the organization. Review, update, and communicate People policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company values. Culture & Engagement Identify workplace trends, recommend proactive strategies, and contribute to culture improvement programs. Facilitate training and coaching for leaders on topics such as performance management, conflict resolution, and respectful workplace practices. Data & Reporting Track and analyse employee relations metrics to identify patterns and recommend improvements. Present insights and reports to leadership to inform decisions and enhance employee experience. Qualifications Education & Experience Professional HR certification Level 5 (preferred). 5+ years of experience in employee relations, HR business partnering, or similar role. Demonstrated experience managing employment tribunal or legal claims. Prior experience leading or managing People Advisory teams. Proven experience conducting investigations and managing complex employee cases. Skills & Competencies In depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities. Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Commercial acumen and sound judgment in risk management. Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions. Experience in HRIS and case management systems. Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Employee Relations Manager - Kids Planet Central Support 231 Higher Ln., Lymm WA13 0RN, UK Job Description Posted Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 01:00 Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. Job Title Employee Relations Manager Reporting to Head of People Job Family People Department Reporting Structure Responsible for People Advisors Role Purpose The Employee Relations Manager leads the delivery of effective employee relations strategies, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant people practices across Kids Planet. This role partners closely with leaders, People Partners, and employees to resolve workplace issues, strengthen management capability, and drive our CARE values. The role provides line management and coaching to the People Advisors team, ensuring high-quality, consistent People service delivery. The Employee Relations Manager also oversees employment tribunal claims, working collaboratively with insurers and solicitors to achieve commercially viable outcomes. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & Case Management: Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance concerns. Provide expert guidance to managers on sensitive employee matters with fairness, consistency, and empathy, supporting a safe place for employees and leaders alike. Drive a consistent approach to case outcomes across all areas of the business, ensuring alignment with values and policies. Encourage reflection and learning through case analysis, identifying trends and opportunities to improve decision making and management capability. Look beyond policy where appropriate, finding supportive and people centred solutions that strengthen the workforce and promote long-term wellbeing. Maintain accurate documentation and case records in accordance with legal and company standards. Line Management of People Advisors Lead, coach, and develop the People Advisors to deliver proactive, people focused support. Foster a strong sense of community within the team, encouraging collaboration, excellence, and shared learning. Oversee case allocation, workload management, and quality of employee relations cases handled by the team. Provide regular feedback and mentoring to build capability, confidence, and professional growth. Support succession planning and create opportunities for development that inspire the team to drive excellence in all aspects of their work. People Management Training Coordinate and deliver the People Management Training programme across the business to strengthen leadership capability. Regularly review training content to ensure it remains relevant, engaging, and fit for purpose. Coach and mentor the People Advisors to deliver high quality, impactful training sessions. Drive uptake and engagement in management training courses, reinforcing their value and importance. Review the effectiveness of courses through participant feedback, and outcomes to continuously improve. Employment Tribunal Claim Management Lead the management of employment tribunal claims, ensuring timely coordination of case documentation, responses, and witness statements. Work collaboratively with external insurers and solicitors. Advise internal stakeholders on risk, case progress. Conduct reflective reviews following tribunal outcomes to identify lessons learned and strengthen processes that drive excellence. Policy & Compliance Interpret and apply employment legislation, regulations, and company policies consistently across the organization. Review, update, and communicate People policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company values. Culture & Engagement Identify workplace trends, recommend proactive strategies, and contribute to culture improvement programs. Facilitate training and coaching for leaders on topics such as performance management, conflict resolution, and respectful workplace practices. Data & Reporting Track and analyse employee relations metrics to identify patterns and recommend improvements. Present insights and reports to leadership to inform decisions and enhance employee experience. Qualifications Education & Experience Professional HR certification Level 5 (preferred). 5+ years of experience in employee relations, HR business partnering, or similar role. Demonstrated experience managing employment tribunal or legal claims. Prior experience leading or managing People Advisory teams. Proven experience conducting investigations and managing complex employee cases. Skills & Competencies In depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities. Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Commercial acumen and sound judgment in risk management. Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions. Experience in HRIS and case management systems. Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.