Job Introduction
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of our exciting brand-new nursery opening.
Role: Business Administrator
Location: NEW Linmere Day Nursery | Hockcliffe | LU5
Contract: Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday–Friday between 07:30–18:30
Salary: £25,389–£30,517.50 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.02–£15.65 per hour
Be part of a brand-new beginning.
This isn't just another Business Administrator role.
It's an opportunity to become one of the founding members of a brand-new Childbase Partnership nursery, helping create an exceptional experience for children, families and colleagues from the very first day.
As the face of the nursery, you'll welcome our very first families, support a new leadership team and help establish the warm, professional environment that Childbase Partnership is known for. From opening our doors to building lasting relationships within the local community, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of this exciting new nursery.
If you've ever wanted the opportunity to make your mark from day one, this is it.
Why join Childbase Partnership?
We've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Across our 44 day nurseries, Head Office and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute.
We don't just offer jobs—we build careers.
Here's what you can look forward to:
Generous annual leave – 23 days' annual leave (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with service, plus paid bank holidays.
Work-life balance – Earn up to 20 additional paid Partnership Reward Days every year. Take them as leave or sell them back tax-free.
Childcare discount – 75% discount on childcare (or 40% grandparent discount) from your very first day.
Exclusive partner benefits – Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and discounts with leading retailers.
Wellbeing support – Free meals, mental health support, occupational health, eye care vouchers, flu vaccinations and a free will-writing service.
Career development – Access to apprenticeships, online learning and ongoing development through our award-winning Training Academy, EduBase.
Why Childbase?
We're employee-owned - Every colleague is a Partner with a genuine voice in our success—and when we do well, everyone shares in an annual tax-free Partnership dividend.
We're recognised for excellence - We're proud to be ranked Number 1 in the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
We're community focused - Together, we've raised more than £3.5 million for charity, supporting causes that matter to our colleagues and communities.
We're committed to a greener future - Every Childbase nursery holds a Green Flag Award and is powered by 100% renewable electricity.
About you
You're someone who genuinely enjoys helping people and takes pride in creating exceptional customer experiences.
You'll bring:
- Experience working in a busy reception, administration or customer service environment.
- A warm, welcoming and professional approach, whether greeting visitors or supporting families by phone, email or face-to-face.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Confidence using computer systems to manage enquiries, maintain family records, prepare invoices and resolve queries.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting the Nursery Manager with diary management, ordering and day-to-day administration.
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and ensuring every child feels safe, valued and happy.
Be there from the very beginning.
Opportunities to help launch a brand-new nursery don't come along often.
If you're excited by the chance to build something special, become part of a founding team and make a lasting impact on children, families and colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We're committed to FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) and will make any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process.
Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Safer recruitment is central to everything we do. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre-employment checks.
