General Area Manager, Childcare industry - Oxfordshire

General Area Manager, Childcare industry - Oxfordshire

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Salary: £33,000K

• Oversee approximately 10 sites across the Oxfordshire area.
• Lead and inspire a team of Club Managers, ensuring high standards are delivered across all sites.
• Manage commercial performance: optimise costs, maximise revenue, and exceed budget expectations.
• Coordinate local funding opportunities and collaborate with support functions (People, Marketing, Finance, Safeguarding, Customer Experience).
• Deliver club results and collaborate with the Head of Education & Wellbeing to meet short‑ and long‑term business objectives.
• Take ownership of the Adventure Program and Holiday HQ delivery within the cluster, ensuring world‑class product and child‑centric programming.
• Empower teams to deliver an experience‑led program, ensuring enrichment and development for children.
• Coordinate the training calendar of the area and ensure forward‑thinking delivery.
• Provide exceptional leadership of Club Managers, promoting culture, values, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure employee engagement, feedback, retention, and performance meet high standards.
• Drive a safety‑focused culture, acting as the safeguarding ambassador and managing safe reporting.
• Compliance with Ofsted requirements across the cluster.
• Grow new business through referrals, networking, and developing relationships with Headteachers and governors.
• Upsell and promote additional service offerings to the current cluster.
• Identify local community engagement opportunities and build trust with stakeholders.
• Support the Head of Education & Wellbeing to expand the brand footprint within the cluster.

• Naturally a leader with a people‑first approach.
• Commercially savvy with experience managing costs and revenue.
• Initiative, can‑do attitude, and a track record of engaging high‑performing teams.
• Creative thinker, cool under pressure, and a big‑kid at heart.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Warm, honest, and genuine, building trust with all stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering on objectives.

• Club & Cluster profit and revenue.
• Staff retention and engagement.
• Cost control of salaries, club costs, and planned absences.
• Club & Cluster attendance and customer lifetime value.

• Be Considerate – show care for others.
• Be Passionate – love what you do and inspire others.
• Be Trustworthy – role model responsibility.
• Leave a positive legacy – create brighter futures for all.

• The chance to build brighter futures for children.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assist Programs through Health Assured.
• Discounted wrap‑around school care and holiday club (if you have little ones).
• Workplace pension scheme for future security.
• A workplace where you can shine your personality.
• Rewards for recommending friends and family to join the team.
• Special deals with retail and service partners.
• Paid training and regular personal and professional development.
• A structured 4‑week induction to set you up for success.

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