Regional Property Manager

Job Title: Regional Property Manager (Midlands)

Reports to: Head of Construction

Employment type: Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: DOE with company car

About the role

We're looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Regional Property Manager to join our growing property team at Busy Bees Nurseries, the UK's largest and most respected childcare providers, with a rapidly expanding global footprint.

In this pivotal role, you'll oversee property management across the Midlands region, ensuring our centres remain safe, compliant, and welcoming spaces that support our mission to deliver an exceptional childcare experience.

As part of your responsibilities, you'll not only manage property projects and compliance requirements but also provide strategic leadership and mentorship to two other Regional Property Managers, helping to drive consistency, share best practice, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated property professional with strong leadership skills who wants to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, values-led environment.

About Busy Bees

Established in 1983 we are now not only the largest but also the leading provider of childcare in the UK and the fourth largest provider in the world with 1000 Centre's globally to date. To help our mission, we need exceptional talent who can contribute to our world class vision and make an indelible mark in their career with us.

Our culture is built on excellence, care, and connection. At Busy Bees, you'll join a supportive, inclusive, and forward-looking team, where your wellbeing and career growth matter. We're proud to offer flexibility, opportunities for professional development, and a strong focus on health, happiness, and work-life balance.

About the Benefits

· Sector leading Family Leave. Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave

· Company car

· Big Benefits. Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform 'Smart Hive' with retail, cinema, and travel discounts

· Childcare discounts. It is not always easy to cover the costs of childcare, so we are really pleased to offer you a generous discount to support your family's needs.

· Birthdays off. Birthdays with colleagues can be fun but we give you the day off to celebrate, YOU Plus, the longer you collaborate with Busy Bee's, the more your holiday entitlement grows

· Health and Wellbeing. We know that sometimes life can be tricky, or you might need guidance so you can lean on our Employee Assistance Program and our Peppy and Mental Health Apps

· Further Training and development. Access to our own training company to help support you in your development and gaining further qualifications

Responsibilities

· Lead the property management function across the Midlands region, ensuring all centres are safe, compliant, and well maintained.

· Provide leadership, guidance, and support to two fellow Regional Property Managers, ensuring a joined-up approach across regions.

· Carry out annual property condition surveys and fire risk assessments, delivering required remedial actions.

· Oversee the delivery of property projects ranging from £50k – £400k, ensuring high standards of quality, cost control, and timely completion.

· Manage all aspects of the project life cycle, including feasibility budgets, capex planning, contractor engagement, and stakeholder communications.

· Act as a key liaison with centre managers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.

· Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, CDM Regulations 2015, HSE guidance, and Building Regulations.

· Drive continuous improvement across property processes, systems, and supply chain partnerships.

· Attend divisional and regional meetings, presenting updates and collaborating on best practice initiatives.

Key Skills and Experience

· Proven experience in multi-site property management, ideally in fast-paced environments such as retail, education, or childcare.

· Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

· A collaborative leader who can inspire and develop colleagues while driving consistency across regions.

· Ideally qualified in project management, building surveying, or property-related fields (not essential).

· Excellent knowledge of construction drawings, planning requirements, and compliance regulations.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM, asbestos awareness, and HSE guidelines.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make your mark? Apply now to join Busy Bees and shape the future of our property estate while playing a key role in the growth of a global childcare leader.