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Role Overview: Nursery Manager – Join Busy Bees Leicester Blaby | UK’s Leading Childcare Provider Are you a passionate early years leader ready to inspire young minds? Busy Bees – the UK’s No.1 nursery group – is looking for a dynamic Nursery Manager to join our award-winning team in Leicester Blaby. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, we’d love to hear from you! At Busy Bees, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and growing globally), we’re proud to provide safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, explore, and thrive. As part of our family, you’ll feel valued, supported, and inspired every single day. As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality childcare in line with the EYFS framework. You’ll create a fun, stimulating, and educational environment where children’s curiosity and confidence can blossom — powered by our innovative Bee Curious curriculum. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading and motivating your team to deliver outstanding care and education * Ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards * Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community * Driving continuous improvement and supporting staff development Our Leicester Blaby nursery is rated “Good” by Ofsted and welcomes up to 60 children. Since opening in 2009, we’ve been proud to offer bright, spacious rooms, each with its own large outdoor play area — complete with AstroTurf, natural spaces, and a mud kitchen for endless play-based learning. We’re conveniently located just a short walk from Blaby Centre and close to the Baby Gold Centre. We know that happy staff make happy children. That’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package, including: * Competitive salary plus up to 25% annual bonus * 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off! * Generous childcare discount * Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus * Access to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub with retail discounts, mental health support, and more * Professional development and clear career progression pathways * Menopause and financial wellbeing support through Peppy and Salary Finance * Cycle to Work scheme, pension access, and discounted private medical insurance * Exciting opportunities to travel internationally and learn new childcare practices Plus, through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives through community projects and fundraising. Ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future? Apply today and become part of the Busy Bees family — where passionate childcare professionals grow, thrive, and truly make an impact. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: • Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team., • Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes., • Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations., • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively., • Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community., • Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care. Required Qualifications: About you:, • We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education., • You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills., • You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.Qualifications and Experience:, • NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3., • Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills., • A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Assistant Financial Planner Leicestershire (our ref AL1393) Salary to c£45,000 + full benefits package inc pension, PMI, bonus, car allowance Having welcomed clients for over 40 years, this Chartered Status Wealth Management organisation has grown organically by putting clients at the core of their proposition resulting in significant growth and client assets in excess of £1bn. Based in Leicestershire they service high net worth clients across the UK and this year they were delighted to receive for the third time a Best Financial Advisor to Work for award by Professional Advisor. ROLE OVERVIEW: This is a structured two-year development role designed for individuals aspiring to become Financial Planners.As an Assistant Financial Planner, you will work closely with a Senior Financial Planner/ Business Owner, supporting them in day-to-day client interactions, technical tasks, production of meeting notes and coordination with client support teams.You will gradually take on more responsibility developing the knowledge, skills, abilities and confidence required to manage your own client portfolio. The training provided within this role is a combination of the relevant qualifications, self-study from available source material and on the job training and development programme over a period of up to 24 months. CAREER PROGRESSION: After successful completion of the two-year training programme, you may progress to a Financial Planner role, managing your own client portfolio and providing regulated advice independently. Long-term opportunities may include equity participation and partnership, subject to business needs and individual performance. KEY TASKS Attend client meetings alongside the Senior Financial Planner/Business Owner. Support the management of a large well established client portfolio of longstanding relationships. Build rapport with clients and support the delivery of a high quality, personalised service. As required create detailed notes for client meetings highlighting the clients objectives and confirming action points moving forward. Act as a point of contact for client queries, ensuring timely and professional responses. Ensure timely preparation of meeting documentation and the completion of meeting action points as supported by other departments Technical Tasks Accurately document and analyse client data including income, expenditure, assets, liabilities and objectives. Assist in preparing financial plans providing solutions across pensions, investments, protection and tax planning. Business promotion Support the Senior Financial Planner/Business Owner in developing new business opportunities and referral relationships. Develop appropriate business relationships with Solicitors and Accountants within a targeted geographical region. Establish a network of professional connections and potential clients. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English Language Grade C or above Part qualified level 4, diploma in Financial Planning Desirable - Qualified level 4, diploma in Financial Planning and an Economics or Finance related degree. Demonstrable interest in achieving Chartered Financial Planner status. EXPERIENCE Essential At least 3 years experience within financial services role, servicing high net-worth clients or large brands. Building rapport with clients and support the delivery of a high-quality, personalised service. Delivering technical information on a 1-2-1 basis with a variety of clients. Maintaining high standards of customer support. Maintain accurate client records and ensure all documentation is up to date and compliant. Working to KPIs and quality standards. Desirable Participating in client meetings. Effective meeting preparation to navigate client meetings effectively. Consultative sales approach. Developing new business connections and obtaining new clients. Working in a field-based role. Accurately preparing meeting notes and utilising dictation/transcription within SLAs. Experience of working within SIPP and SSAS marketplace KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Effective diary management to develop business and maintain high standards of customer service. Ability to effectively manage a portfolio of clients. Excellent interpersonal skills to conduct client meetings and build long term relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to engage with a variety of people in a confident and professional manner. Self-motivated to set and achieve personal goals on a regular basis. Active in/ownership of personal development through qualifications, industry training and continual ongoing reading. Awareness of factors affecting Financial Planning. Ability to maintain professionalism whilst engaging with a variety of clients. Ability to problem solving and provide tailored client solutions. If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.We aim to respond to all applications within 10 days.By submitting your CV you consent to it being retained for use in connection with this and future relevant and/or similar vacancies, you can of course, opt out of this at any time by emailing us.Full Privacy Notice can be found on our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees at Leicester City is rated Good by Ofsted and has a capacity of 54 children. Opened in 2003, our beautiful three-storey listed Victorian building features light and airy rooms designed for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children. Each space is carefully planned to provide flexible areas for both group and individual play within various activity zones. Nestled in an idyllic location, we take advantage of local attractions to explore the astonishing wildlife and endless learning opportunities available in the area. Busy Bees at Leicester City is situated in the conservation area of New Walk, Leicester City Centre, close to the railway station, Victoria Park, and the Museum. Proud to be a multicultural nursery, we provide halal food and teach children different languages during registration. Additionally, our Pre-School program includes PE lessons where children practice getting changed independently and a shared reading library to foster a love for reading. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off its our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees South Wigston is rated Good by Ofsted and has a capacity of 75 children. Located in the heart of South Wigston, our nursery is a converted two-storey building set back in a quiet area, boasting a large outdoor space for children to explore. We offer three base rooms tailored to different ages and stages of development, each featuring its own separate dining room that doubles as a craft room, providing ample opportunities for learning and creativity. Conveniently situated close to South Wigston train station and just five miles from Leicester city centre, our nursery is also within striking distance of Fosse Park and the M1/M69 motorways. We provide free parking for staff. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off its our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections. If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities • Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards., • Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children., • Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards., • Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team., • Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families., • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment., • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate:, • An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager., • Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development., • Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork., • Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environmentapply now!

Role Overview: Nursery Manager Join Busy Bees Leicester Blaby | UKs Leading Childcare ProviderAre you a passionate early years leader ready to inspire young minds? Busy Bees the UKs No.1 nursery group is looking for a dynamic Nursery Manager to join our award-winning team in Leicester Blaby. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years leadership experience in an early years setting, wed love to hear from you!Why Choose Busy Bees?At Busy Bees, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and growing globally), were proud to provide safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, explore, and thrive. As part of our family, youll feel valued, supported, and inspired every single day.About the RoleAs Nursery Manager, youll lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality childcare in line with the EYFS framework. Youll create a fun, stimulating, and educational environment where childrens curiosity and confidence can blossom powered by our innovative Bee Curious curriculum.Your responsibilities will include:Leading and motivating your team to deliver outstanding care and educationEnsuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding standardsBuilding strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local communityDriving continuous improvement and supporting staff developmentAbout Busy Bees Leicester BlabyOur Leicester Blaby nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and welcomes up to 60 children. Since opening in 2009, weve been proud to offer bright, spacious rooms, each with its own large outdoor play area complete with AstroTurf, natural spaces, and a mud kitchen for endless play-based learning. Were conveniently located just a short walk from Blaby Centre and close to the Baby Gold Centre.About the BenefitsWe know that happy staff make happy children. Thats why we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:Competitive salary plus up to 25% annual bonus33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off!Generous childcare discountEnhanced family leave and return-to-work bonusAccess to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub with retail discounts, mental health support, and moreProfessional development and clear career progression pathwaysMenopause and financial wellbeing support through Peppy and Salary FinanceCycle to Work scheme, pension access, and discounted private medical insuranceExciting opportunities to travel internationally and learn new childcare practicesPlus, through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, youll have the chance to make a real difference in childrens lives through community projects and fundraising.Ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future?Apply today and become part of the Busy Bees family where passionate childcare professionals grow, thrive, and truly make an impact. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities:Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care. Required Qualifications: About you:We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.Qualifications and Experience:NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Wigston Magna is rated Good by Ofsted and has a capacity of 54 children. Established in 1995, our nursery offers a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment. Housed across two floors, our four bright and cheerful rooms are designed to provide children with ample space to learn, develop, and have fun while prioritizing their comfort.Our outdoor play area encourages physical activity, healthy habits, and exploration of the world around them. Our practitioners prepare and plan activities that engage children in the outdoor learning environment, ensuring access to all areas of learning outside.We are conveniently located near Wigston Magna's shopping centre and adjacent to Memorial Park, allowing practitioners to support children in exploring their local area. With good links to local transport, this high-quality nursery is perfect for busy parents seeking early years learning in a convenient location. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off its our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education