Overview

Are you a strategic leader ready to shape the future of Early Years Recruitment? Are you commercially driven, innovative, and eager to design solutions that make a difference in Early Years? Then we have the role for you!

We’re passionate about shaping brighter futures for children by supporting the Early Years workforce with the best recruitment solutions. Through our Recruitment & Supply businesses Teaching Personnel and Protocol Education, we connect nurseries, early years groups, and multi-site providers with exceptional educators nationwide. Our success comes from innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering focus on quality – and we’re looking for a sector leader to take our Early Years provision to the next level.

About the role

As Head of Early Years, you’ll define and deliver the vision for growth across this vital sector. You’ll be at the forefront of setting strategy, spotting opportunities, and driving innovation, ensuring our clients and educators receive an exceptional experience. From shaping workforce planning and service design to representing us at sector events and forging influential partnerships, you’ll be the go-to leader for Early Years recruitment. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and branches nationwide to deliver ambitious growth plans, strengthen client portfolios, and ensure we’re ahead of sector changes in policy, funding, and workforce needs. This is a high-profile role where your expertise and leadership will directly influence the future success of our Early Years strategy.

We’re looking for a leader who

• Brings proven senior experience in Early Years, childcare, education, or recruitment.
• Has a strong track record in driving business growth, building partnerships, and developing solutions that meet client and workforce needs.
• Combines strategic vision with hands-on operational know-how.
• Can inspire and coach high-performing teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Understands the Early Years sector deeply – from workforce and funding challenges to safeguarding requirements.
• Is commercially sharp, data-driven, and confident influencing stakeholders at all levels.

What We Offer

• A pivotal leadership role with real scope to shape our Early Years strategy and success.
• The chance to work at scale across two market-leading education recruitment brands.
• A collaborative, values-driven culture where your ideas and expertise will be championed.
• Access to extensive training and development, both for you and the teams you’ll support.
• Competitive salary package, benefits, and hybrid working.
• 28 days holiday + Bank holidays as standard and 1 extra day each year up to a total of 33
• Flexible benefit package including health cash plan with access to virtual GP and more.
• The opportunity to build influence across the Early Years landscape and make a lasting difference to children’s futures.

If you’re passionate about making an impact in Early Years and thrive on leading innovation and growth, we’d love to hear from you so apply today!

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

Industries

• Education