Role Overview
Warwick, UK | Hybrid | Full-Time | £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a real impact across a growing nursery franchise network? Banana Moon Day Nursery is looking for a driven and knowledgeable Regional Manager (Franchise Operations Support Officer) to join our Franchise Operations team in Warwick. In this hands-on role, you'll work directly with franchise nurseries to drive occupancy, improve family experiences, and strengthen operational performance across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on operational support to franchise nurseries, with a clear focus on occupancy growth, customer experience, family retention, and business performance
- Conduct nursery visits under the direction of the Head of Franchise Operations, carrying out operational reviews covering enrolment strategy, customer experience, occupancy performance, and operational effectiveness
- Support franchisees and nursery managers in implementing action plans to improve occupancy, customer experience, operational consistency, and commercial performance
- Assist with the operational onboarding and launch of new franchise locations, ensuring a smooth transition from development to opening day
- Coach franchisees and their teams on the effective use of operational systems, tools, and online platforms to improve day-to-day execution
- Monitor and report on nursery performance indicators, occupancy trends, customer feedback, and operational observations — escalating concerns and opportunities appropriately
- Uphold Banana Moon brand standards and operational expectations across assigned nurseries, providing practical support and guidance where improvements are needed
- Maintain accurate records of nursery visits, action plans, follow-up activity, and operational observations to ensure clear documentation and accountability
- Contribute to the development of operational tools, templates, visit frameworks, and support resources to drive consistency across the network
- Escalate significant concerns or issues requiring specialist intervention to the Head of Franchise Operations or relevant support teams
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in an early years or childcare setting, with solid working knowledge of nursery operations and the EYFS framework
- Demonstrable experience supporting or coaching nursery teams to improve performance, occupancy, or operational standards
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret occupancy data and business performance metrics and translate them into practical actions
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills — confident working with franchisees, nursery managers, and central teams
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple nursery relationships and priorities simultaneously
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to nursery locations across the franchise network
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common digital platforms (email, scheduling tools, online reporting systems)
Desirable
- Experience in a franchise support, area management, or multi-site operational role
- Familiarity with franchise operations models and the specific challenges of supporting owner-operator businesses
- Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, or a related discipline
- Experience using nursery management software or enrolment/CRM platforms
- Background in customer experience improvement, service delivery, or operational coaching
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Hybrid working model — a balance of nursery visits, home working, and time at our Warwick support office
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Pension Plans
- Life Assurance
- Leave Package
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
Banana Moon Day Nursery is an award-winning childcare franchise network with nurseries across the UK. We are committed to delivering outstanding early years education in a nurturing environment — and our franchise partners are central to that mission. As part of The Learning Experience family, we combine local ownership with a strong national support structure to help every nursery thrive.
