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What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Childcare Director Opportunity - Based in Cheshire East/Nottingham Area Kids Planet is committed to delivering the highest standard of nursery care and early years education across our growing group of settings. As the organisation continues to experience sustained expansion, we are investing in our leadership structure to support long-term operational success. As part of this ongoing growth, we are pleased to introduce an opportunity to join our senior leadership team as a Childcare Director. This position represents a highly strategic and influential leadership role, central to supporting and shaping the continued expansion of Kids Planet. We are seeking an experienced senior professional, ideally based in Cheshire East and Nottingham area, to oversee the development of newly acquired settings and the progression of our established nurseries. Our strategic focus is to strengthen regional leadership capacity as we grow, ensuring consistency, operational excellence, and scalable processes across all regions Why Kids Planet Day Nurseries? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Operations Director, responsibilities will include: • Serving as the Regional Safeguarding Lead for designated regions. • Driving the continuous development of settings to ensure an exceptional standard of care, education, and operational delivery. • Providing strategic leadership across expanding regions to achieve organisational objectives and ensure consistency of practice. • Monitoring occupancy performance to ensure settings operate at optimal capacity while maintaining full regulatory compliance • Overseeing payroll and associated administrative processes. • Managing budgets, expenditure, and procurement activities. • Leading strategic projects aligned with organisational growth plans and approved at Board level. • Supporting the integration of newly acquired settings and ensuring strong alignment with Kids Planet systems and standards This is a full-time, permanent role that requires flexibility. Each Childcare Director leads a team of Area Managers, with each typically responsible for up to ten settings. The role incorporates a blended working approach, including site visits, remote working, and time spent at our Head Office in Lymm, Cheshire. Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Visiting settings across your regions to provide leadership, operational oversight, and targeted support. • Conducting quality assurance to maintain consistency and high standards across all sites. • Leading the operational integration of new acquisitions and working with relevant departments to support transition activities. • Delivering project work focused on organisational development, growth, and quality improvement. • Understanding and implementation of performance reports linked to key objectives, KPIs, and regional priorities. • Participating in regular strategic meetings with the Operations Director, COO and CEO. Skills and Experience Required • Proven senior operational leadership experience, ideally as an Area Manager, Operations Manager, or Operations Director • Early Years background with a minimum relevant Level 3 qualification. • Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively. • A collaborative leadership approach, supporting both the Operational Childcare Team and the wider leadership community. • Flexibility to work across a wide geographical area in line with organisational growth. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead concurrent strategic projects. • Extensive safeguarding knowledge and experience. • Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role Please note, if you are successful in this role, background checks including online searches may be completed. This is keeping in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education policies.

Immediately Available experienced Executive Assistant wanted. We are really excited to be working with an incredible tech business that we have seen expand rapidly over the last decade, through both organic growth and acquisitions. As such the Exec team have grown and we are recruiting them an experienced Executive Assistant as their current Executive Assistant is due to go on Maternity Leave . These are big shoes to fill. As a company operating across the UK, EMEA, the USA and Australia, they have a fostered a truly diverse and connected environment and having a strong experienced Executive Assistant driving the Executive Command Centre is pivotal to their success. We re looking for a super-resourceful Executive Assistan t to be the operational backbone for eight Executives in a high-impact role. You will be the ultimate gatekeeper, effortlessly juggling competing priorities and managing complex global logistics (calendars, travel, and mission-critical documentation). Success demands a tech-forward mindset: you must be fluent in modern tools, leverage AI for efficiency, and execute projects with flawless precision. If your superpower is turning chaos into high-level order, we want you. What you ll be doing: Executive Operations & Logistics : Own complex calendar management, scheduling critical recurring meetings, and meticulously planning internal and external events. Handle travel logistics, including end-to-end booking of transport and accommodation. Board & Meeting Management : Drive the monthly Board Pack cycle, which includes collating team updates, refreshing presentation slides, and distributing confidential materials to the EMT and Board members on deadline. Provide comprehensive support during high-level meetings: preparing detailed agendas, accurately capturing minutes, and ensuring all follow-up actions are tracked and completed. Prepare and finalise necessary documentation for various high-stakes meetings as required. Administrative Project Support : Assist the EMT with ad-hoc strategic administrative tasks, including managing approval processes and confidential documentation preparation. What you ll bring (Skills & Experience) Proven Track Record: Solid, demonstrable experience in a similar high-volume Executive Assistant role , ideally supporting multiple senior leaders. Stakeholder Excellence: A proven ability to deliver consistently exceptional service and build trust with senior executive and internal stakeholders. Professional Toolkit: Impeccable organisation and detail A razor-sharp focus on detail and a robust ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines under pressure. Communication powerhouse - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable drafting high-level internal and external correspondence. Proactive initiative the ability to anticipate needs, work autonomously and deliver results without constant supervision. Tech Fluency High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience managing corporate communications platforms (e.g., Slack). Character Essentials Absolute reliability, strong discretion and the professionalism required to handle highly confidential information. What s on offer: Competitive employee benefits Flexible hybrid working Generous paid leave Enhanced family leave Birthday day off Mental Health Support through a Wellbeing Partner Wellbeing leave and a Mental Health First Aider program Epic team socials And more Are you available to start straight away and are an experienced Executive Assistant more than capable of delivering nothing short of excellence in this contract, apply today. Other roles you may have applied for: Exec Assistant , Executive Assistant , Personal Assistant , PA , EA , Office Manager

Role Overview The Development & Commercial Estates Manager will lead the Investing in the Local Authority Program, overseeing a diverse property portfolio to drive financial resilience, support services, and foster economic growth. Responsibilities include managing commercial initiatives, cost management, and asset development. Key Responsibilities: 1.Lead commercial strategy, managing costs and generating income through asset management. 2.Ensure assets support strategic objectives and service delivery. 3.Oversee strategic planning for site development. 4.Develop strategies for acquisitions, disposals, and investment, optimizing underperforming assets. 5.Manage relationships with advisors and legal professionals to ensure timely project execution. 6.Promote best practices in asset management and development services. 7.Oversee capital and revenue budgets, ensuring efficient resource use. 8.Provide strategic support to stakeholders and external partners. Essential Qualifications: Relevant degree or equivalent experience in asset management and development. Membership or Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Please apply or call Jack on (phone number removed) to discuss further

The Disposal & Acquisition Manager leads the local authority's disposal and acquisition activities, property value and supporting financial goals. The role involves strategic planning, asset optimization, and managing the disposal and acquisition process. Key Responsibilities 1.Develop and execute acquisition, disposal, and investment strategies. 2.Conduct financial appraisals and secure value-for-money solutions. 3.Lead complex negotiations and secure favourable terms. 4.Oversee strategic planning for site development and coordinate with stakeholders. 5.Manage capital and revenue budgets effectively. 6.Provide strategic advice and represent the local authority at meetings. 7.Monitor portfolio performance and submit regular reports. 8.Ensure compliance with asset management standards, health, safety, and energy-saving policies. Special Conditions Occasional work outside normal hours. Casual user car allowance: valid driving license and access to a vehicle required. Full-time post: job share applications considered. Reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. Essential Qualifications: Relevant degree or equivalent experience in disposals, acquisitions, or strategic planning. Membership or Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Please apply or call Jack on (phone number removed) to discuss further