Manager of Play, Development and Operations

Cambridgeshire with travel to multiple venues

£15-18ph (depending on experience and qualifications)

25 hours per week to include Breakfast and After School Clubs (7:30-9am and 3-6pm), Holiday Clubs (8am-6pm) with flexible admin time throughout the week

We are working with a leading wraparound and holiday club provider in Cambridgeshire who are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced professional to join their award-winning team!

This role will give you the opportunity to help shape the future of the organisation with involvement in operational management, team leadership, and strategic development of their before and after school and school holiday club provision.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, this role is perfect for you!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Invoice and Admissions Management: Welcoming new families and managing registrations
• Staff Management: Leading and supporting the team to create fun, engaging, and EYFS-compliant environments. Managing rotas, recruitment, staff inductions, and payroll. Overseeing staff development and training, and managing performance
• Communication: Building strong relationships with parents, schools, and stakeholders. Creating newsletters, bulletins, and action plans to keep everyone informed and engaged. Handling parent and school communications with diplomacy and care
• Safeguarding: Championing safeguarding across all settings, ensuring staff are trained, informed, and empowered. Leading Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) meetings and updates.
• Regulations and Requirements: Maintaining up-to-date documentation and preparing for Ofsted inspections. Ensuring all settings meet high standards and exceed expectations
• Growth and Development: Attending new school meetings and supporting the launch of new settings

What you’ll need:

• Leadership Skills: A proven ability to manage, inspire, and develop a team
• Excellent Communication: The ability to engage parents, schools, and colleagues with professionalism and empathy
• High Level of Attention to Detail: A commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards
• Passion for Children’s Development: A genuine enthusiasm for creating playful environments where children flourish

This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974