Location: Multi-site to cover Essex/Basildon areas (travel required)Contract Type: Full TimeContract Length: Permanent Salary: Competitive Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition and Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference What You''ll Need As Field Manager you will provide strong, experienced leadership across Kindred nursery settings on a temporary and responsive basis. This role supports nurseries during periods of management vacancy, induction of new managers, or when a setting requires stabilisation, improvement, or additional operational support. This role requires flexibility to travel between settings and a proactive, resilient approach to driving engagement, performance, and stability across teams. Essential: Minimum 2 years'' experience leading teams in a Good or Outstanding early years settingFull and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) + Level 2?GCSE grade C or above English and MathsStrong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirementsFull UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and flexibility to travel (including occasional overnight stays) Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management Provide hands-on leadership and operational management across ..... full job details .....