Chief Operations Officer for Early Years

Could you lead the next chapter of Early Years at YMCA Black Country Group?

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to take responsibility for our group of nurseries, championing quality, developing great people and driving the highest standards of care and education.

Whether you're an experienced Early Years professional or a Primary Head/Deputy Head ready for your next challenge, this is an opportunity to use your leadership to make a real difference to children, families and communities across the Black Country.
 

What You Will Do:

• Ensure excellence in early years education, being a visible role model for quality and best practice. 
• Serve as the key point of contact for Ofsted, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain partnerships with stakeholders to drive business growth and development.
• Adopt the YMCA’s bespoke curriculum, enabling our children and families to belong, contribute and thrive. 
• Be responsible for the oversight and delivery of all YMCA Early Years and Family work with due respect for, and embedding of the Christian Ethos of the YMCA, upholding its values to staff, volunteers, customers and external partners.

What We are Looking for:

• Senior/Area management experience in Early Years settings.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Personal commitment to the Christian faith, and practical expression of that faith in a professional context*

About Us

YMCA Black Country Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references, which will be verified via telephone, before taking up the role.

Please see attached Candidate Job Pack for company benefits and further details!

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

* An Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010