Build Something Amazing from Day One at Busy Bees! This is your chance to lead, shape, and create something truly special! Busy Bees is opening a brand-new nursery in West End, Guildford this Winter, and we’re looking for a visionary Nursery Manager to set the tone and establish excellence from day one, giving our children the best start in life. You won’t just be joining a nursery—you’ll be building a nurturing, inspiring environment for up to 110 children, where their learning and growth will be guided by your leadership, expertise, and creativity. Your Rewards & Benefits as a Nursery Manager Birthday off – Because YOU deserve a special day! Significant childcare discount – Supporting your family while shaping young futures Up to 33 days holiday – Including bank holidays! Enhanced family leave & wellbeing support – Plus menopause support through Peppy Cycle to Work scheme – Because a healthy commute is a happy commute Travel opportunities – Gain international experience and discover new childcare practices Your Opportunity to Make a Mark as a Nursery Manager Shape the nursery’s culture & vision – From the first day, your ideas will bring this brand-new setting to life Build a passionate team – Lead, inspire, and develop educators who share your dedication Create engaging learning experiences – Set up activities, spaces, and routines that nurture young minds Drive innovation – Implement fresh approaches that make your nursery a beacon of excellence in early childhood education Why Busy Bees? You’ll be valued, celebrated, and empowered to create something extraordinary Lead a forward-thinking nursery where your vision matters Work in a beautifully designed setting that inspires both children and educators What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and maintaining educational standards Develop & deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children’s needs Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain health & safety standards Provide leadership & mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive nursery experience for families Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability Ideal Assistant Manager Candidate Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage—ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families