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If you thrive on variety, love building relationships, and want to develop your career within a vibrant early years environment, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership-support role.\nWhat This Role Offers You\nA Direct Track for Career Growth: You won’t just be managing an office-you’ll work hand-in-hand with our Nursery Manager and Central Support Finance Team. You'll gain high-level operational experience across finance, compliance, ratio management, and setting leadership.\n\nA Role Where You Make an Impact: Every system you streamline and every family you welcome directly contributes to creating a safe, nurturing, and high-quality environment for young children to thrive.\n\nDynamic & Diverse Workdays: From front-of-house family engagement to financial administration and Early Years Funding management, no two days are the same. 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