Regional Director
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £70,000 to £80,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Location: | NN15 6FD |
| Company: | Kindred Education Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG5072-HD1559564KetRD |
Summary
Regional Director
Key Information
Location: Remote (with regional travel)
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits
Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted Gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning Platform Access
Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference
Looking for a leadership role where you can shape strategy, drive performance, and make a meaningful impact?
At Kindred, our Support Team and operational leaders work together to create inspiring environments where children thrive. As a Regional Director, you’ll play a key role in leading this vision across multiple nurseries, ensuring exceptional standards of care, education, and commercial performance.
Join a values-led organisation where collaboration, innovation, and people development are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
As Regional Director, you will hold full responsibility for the operational, commercial, and people performance across a cluster of nurseries. Reporting to the Chief Early Years Officer, you will lead a team of Area Managers to deliver outstanding outcomes, while ensuring financial sustainability and a consistent Kindred experience.
You will also play a key role in Kindred’s growth journey, supporting acquisitions and leading the successful integration of new settings into the group.
What You’ll Need
Essential
Significant multi-site leadership experience within early years or childcare
Proven track record of driving operational and commercial performance
Strong P&L management experience including budgeting, forecasting and cost control
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including managing managers
In-depth knowledge of Ofsted, EYFS and regulatory frameworks
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage at senior stakeholder level
Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage complex challenges
Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Desirable
Experience working within multi-site or high-growth organisations
Involvement in acquisitions, integrations, or business transformation
Commitment to ongoing professional development
What You’ll Be Doing
Commercial & Financial
Own full regional P&L, driving revenue, occupancy and cost performance
Deliver accurate forecasting and performance reporting
Work with teams to optimise occupancy and enquiry conversion
Ensure all nurseries operate sustainably and profitably
Operational Excellence
Review nursery performance and implement improvement plans
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and statutory requirements
Lead on incident reviews and escalated issues
Act as senior escalation point for operational and safeguarding matters
Growth & Acquisition
Support identification and evaluation of new nursery opportunities
Lead integration of newly acquired settings
Drive regional growth, capacity expansion and performance improvement
Leadership
Lead, coach and develop Area Managers
Build a strong pipeline of future leaders
Drive training, development and high standards of education and care
Support employee relations and ensure robust safer recruitment practices
Collaborate with senior leaders to drive consistency and best practice
Why Join Kindred?
We’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.
Supportive Culture – Built on strong relationships and shared success.
Career Development – Leadership growth, progression and ongoing training.
Impact – Shape the future of early years education at scale.
Competitive Package – Strong salary and benefits offering.
Purpose-Driven – Be part of a mission to create inspiring worlds for children.
Our Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Our process includes:
Initial interview
Final stage interview
Background checks including references, DBS and qualification verification in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy
Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
To apply, please click the “Quick Apply” button and submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
We aim to respond within 2–5 working days.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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Key Information
Location: Remote (with regional travel)
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits
Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted Gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning Platform Access
Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference
Looking for a leadership role where you can shape strategy, drive performance, and make a meaningful impact?
At Kindred, our Support Team and operational leaders work together to create inspiring environments where children thrive. As a Regional Director, you’ll play a key role in leading this vision across multiple nurseries, ensuring exceptional standards of care, education, and commercial performance.
Join a values-led organisation where collaboration, innovation, and people development are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
As Regional Director, you will hold full responsibility for the operational, commercial, and people performance across a cluster of nurseries. Reporting to the Chief Early Years Officer, you will lead a team of Area Managers to deliver outstanding outcomes, while ensuring financial sustainability and a consistent Kindred experience.
You will also play a key role in Kindred’s growth journey, supporting acquisitions and leading the successful integration of new settings into the group.
What You’ll Need
Essential
Significant multi-site leadership experience within early years or childcare
Proven track record of driving operational and commercial performance
Strong P&L management experience including budgeting, forecasting and cost control
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including managing managers
In-depth knowledge of Ofsted, EYFS and regulatory frameworks
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage at senior stakeholder level
Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage complex challenges
Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Desirable
Experience working within multi-site or high-growth organisations
Involvement in acquisitions, integrations, or business transformation
Commitment to ongoing professional development
What You’ll Be Doing
Commercial & Financial
Own full regional P&L, driving revenue, occupancy and cost performance
Deliver accurate forecasting and performance reporting
Work with teams to optimise occupancy and enquiry conversion
Ensure all nurseries operate sustainably and profitably
Operational Excellence
Review nursery performance and implement improvement plans
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and statutory requirements
Lead on incident reviews and escalated issues
Act as senior escalation point for operational and safeguarding matters
Growth & Acquisition
Support identification and evaluation of new nursery opportunities
Lead integration of newly acquired settings
Drive regional growth, capacity expansion and performance improvement
Leadership
Lead, coach and develop Area Managers
Build a strong pipeline of future leaders
Drive training, development and high standards of education and care
Support employee relations and ensure robust safer recruitment practices
Collaborate with senior leaders to drive consistency and best practice
Why Join Kindred?
We’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.
Supportive Culture – Built on strong relationships and shared success.
Career Development – Leadership growth, progression and ongoing training.
Impact – Shape the future of early years education at scale.
Competitive Package – Strong salary and benefits offering.
Purpose-Driven – Be part of a mission to create inspiring worlds for children.
Our Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Our process includes:
Initial interview
Final stage interview
Background checks including references, DBS and qualification verification in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy
Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
To apply, please click the “Quick Apply” button and submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
We aim to respond within 2–5 working days.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
IND1
ROL