On-site
Colleague Planner Location: Family Adventures Group Head Office, 27 Beach Road, Weston-super-Mare Reporting to: Chief Quality & Operations Officer (CQOO) Salary: £19,214 per annum (£30,742 Full-Time Equivalent) About Fam…
Skills: Workforce planning, Scheduling, Rostering, Operational administration, Microsoft Excel
On-site
Colleague Planner Location: Family Adventures Group Head Office, 27 Beach Road, Weston-super-Mare Reporting to: Chief Quality & Operations Officer (CQOO) Salary: £19,214 per annum (£30,742 Full-Time Equivalent) About Fam…
Skills: Workforce planning, Scheduling, Rostering, Operational administration, Microsoft Excel
Penarth, Wales, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$13/hr
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Staplegrove, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Weston-super-Mare, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Weston-super-Mare, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Weston-super-Mare, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Charfield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Childcare, Early years education, Safeguarding, Communication, Teamwork
Charfield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Location: Little Adventures Nursery, St Philips, Bristol Salary: From £12.71 - £13.00 per hour | Part time, Permanent Are you looking to get into early years and ready to make a difference? At Little Adventures Nursery, …
Skills: Childcare, Early years development, Safeguarding, Communication, Teamwork
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$13/hr
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Skills: Childcare, Early years education, Safeguarding, Communication, Teamwork
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$13/hr
Location: Cardiff Bay | Salary: From £12.71 - £13.00 per hour | Part time, Permanent Are you looking to get into early years and ready to make a difference? At Cardiff Bay, we don’t just provide childcare – we nurture li…
Skills: Childcare, Early years development, Safeguarding, Communication, Teamwork
Cheddar, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Childcare, Early years development, Safeguarding, Communication, Teamwork
Weston-super-Mare, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom · On-site
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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Leadership, Team Management, Early Years Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Safeguarding
Charfield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Role OverviewSalary: Apprenticeship wage in line with current UK regulations Hours: 40 hours per week (typical) Contract: Fixed‑term Apprenticeship We are recruiting a motivated and caring Early Years Apprentice to join …
Skills: Childcare, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Safeguarding, Child Protection, Activity Planning
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Salary: from £39,686 per annum plus bonus scheme Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Family Adventures Group is hiring for our Cheltenham Site, and we’re looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to …
Skills: Leadership, People Management, EYFS Knowledge, Safeguarding, Budget Management
Weston-super-Mare, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Salary: from £39,686 per annum plus bonus scheme Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Family Adventures Group is hiring for our Little Adventures Nursery, Weston Super Mare, and we’re looking for an ex…
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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$13/hr
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Skills: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Safeguarding, Child Development, Communication, Teamwork
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$13/hr
Job Description Pay: £12.71 - £13.00 Regional Early Years Practitioner (Bank Role) Location: Cardiff Bay | Bank / Zero‑Hours, Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner ready to make a difference across multiple setti…
Skills: Early years practice, Childcare, Safeguarding, EYFS knowledge, Communication
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The Colleague Planner is responsible for coordinating staffing plans, monitoring availability, and ensuring optimal workforce deployment across nurseries and support functions. They will also produce reports on staffing levels and absence trends while maintaining accurate records of colleague working patterns.
Candidates should have experience in workforce planning, scheduling, or operational administration along with strong organizational and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Colleague Planner
Location: Family Adventures Group Head Office, 27 Beach Road, Weston-super-Mare
Reporting to: Chief Quality & Operations Officer (CQOO)
Salary: £19,214 per annum (£30,742 Full-Time Equivalent)
About Family Adventures Group
Family Adventures Group operates award-winning nurseries and family leisure venues across the South West, Midlands and Wales. We are passionate about creating exceptional experiences for children, families and colleagues, and are proud of our people-first culture.
Everything we do is guided by our values, known as ARCH:
Accountable
We take ownership of our actions and deliver on our commitments.
Reliable
We can be trusted by colleagues, children, families and partners.
Caring
We put people at the heart of every decision we make.
Honest
We act with integrity and communicate openly and respectfully.
Role Purpose
The Colleague Planner plays a critical role in ensuring our nurseries and support functions have the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
Working closely with operational leaders, nursery managers and support teams, you will coordinate staffing plans, monitor colleague availability, support workforce deployment, and help maintain safe staffing levels across the group.
As staffing decisions and operational requirements often arise early in the day, this role provides proactive support from 7:30am, helping managers respond quickly to absences, staffing gaps and changing operational needs.
This role requires exceptional organisation, attention to detail and communication skills, together with the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
Hours of Work
The role requires a 7:30am start each working day, reflecting the need to support operational staffing requirements across the business during the early morning period.
The standard working pattern is 7:30am to 12:30pm, Monday to Friday (25 hours per week).
However, we recognise the value of flexible working and are open to discussing alternative weekly hours and working arrangements with the right candidate. The successful candidate must be available to start work at 7:30am, but there is flexibility around the total number of hours worked each week to suit individual circumstances and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce Planning & Scheduling
Produce and maintain colleague deployment plans across the group.
Monitor staffing levels, occupancy forecasts and operational requirements.
Support nursery and operational managers in optimising colleague rotas.
Identify staffing gaps and arrange appropriate cover where required.
Ensure staffing plans align with regulatory requirements and operational needs.
Monitor annual leave, training commitments and colleague availability.
Resource Coordination
Maintain accurate records of colleague availability, contracted hours and working patterns.
Coordinate short-term and planned movement of colleagues between settings where required.
Liaise with agency providers and internal teams to source additional resource.
Support the onboarding of new colleagues by ensuring workforce planning systems are updated.
Reporting & Analysis
Produce regular reports on staffing levels, utilisation, absence trends and workforce requirements.
Highlight staffing risks, shortages and emerging trends to operational leaders.
Support workforce forecasting and planning activities across the group.
Assist the CQOO with projects aimed at improving workforce efficiency and colleague deployment.
Communication
Build strong relationships with nursery managers, operational leaders and support teams.
Act as a key point of contact for staffing and deployment queries.
Communicate staffing changes clearly, accurately and professionally.
Provide advice and support to managers regarding workforce planning activities.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and workforce efficiency.
Support the implementation and development of workforce planning systems.
Promote consistent workforce planning practices across the organisation.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience in workforce planning, resource planning, scheduling, rostering or operational administration.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to analyse data and identify trends.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
Experience in childcare, education, hospitality, healthcare, retail or other multi-site operations.
Experience using scheduling or workforce management software.
Understanding of staffing ratios or regulatory workforce requirements.
Experience producing management reports and workforce analytics.
Behaviours & Values
Successful colleagues will demonstrate the Family Adventures Group ARCH values every day.
Accountable
Takes ownership and responsibility for delivering results.
Follows through on commitments and actions.
Reliable
Delivers accurate information and dependable support.
Consistently meets deadlines and expectations.
Caring
Supports colleagues with empathy and professionalism.
Considers the impact of decisions on children, families and colleagues.
Honest
Communicates openly, respectfully and constructively.
Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times.
Benefits
As part of Family Adventures Group, you'll have access to a wide range of colleague benefits, including:
Competitive salary.
Flexible working opportunities.
Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
Pension scheme.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Programme, including access to GP and counselling support.
Discounted childcare.
Free lunches at work.
Colleague recognition programmes.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Access to company-wide wellbeing, reward and benefits programmes.
Safeguarding Statement
Family Adventures Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. Appropriate employment checks, including references and DBS screening where applicable, will be completed before appointment.
Incorporating Little Adventures Nurseries, Green Giraffe Nurseries, Ocean Adventurers, Space Adventurers & Little Town.
Family Adventures Group is a multi-award-winning nursery and leisure group, proud to be recognised as a Top 20 UK Nursery Group, a Great Place to Work® Certified organisation, and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work. Our portfolio includes Little Adventures Nurseries located across the South-West & Midlands with locations in Taunton, Bridgwater, Weston-super-Mare, Worle, Cheddar, Bristol, Dudley, Stirchley and Washwood Heath. We also have 5 Green Giraffe Nurseries located in Cardiff and surrounding areas. Together, our purpose is simple yet powerful: enabling the generations of tomorrow. We do things differently. From our award-winning employee proposition to our sector-leading benefits, we’re as committed to our people as we are to the children and families we serve. Our Future Leaders Programme, investment in training, and culture of recognition ensure our teams thrive – because when our colleagues flourish, so do our children. Alongside our nurseries, we also operate multi-award-winning leisure venues, including Ocean Adventurers in Cheddar and Space Adventurers in Taunton – community hubs where families can play, learn and connect. At Family Adventures Group, we believe in creating magical experiences, nurturing futures, and building a workplace where both children and colleagues feel they truly belong.
Offices: Family Adventures Group Head Office, Wells Road, Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4SA, GB · Ocean Adventurers, Unit 11 Cheddar Business Park, Cheddar, England BS27 3EB, GB · Little Adventures Nursery Cheddar, Unit 11, Cheddar Business Park, Cheddar, BS27 3EB, GB · Little Adventures Nursery Worle, Hill Road East, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 9HF, GB · Space Adventurers, 34 Frobisher Way, Taunton, TA2 6BB, GB
Incorporating Little Adventures Nurseries, Green Giraffe Nurseries, Ocean Adventurers, Space Adventurers & Little Town.
Family Adventures Group is a multi-award-winning nursery and leisure group, proud to be recognised as a Top 20 UK Nursery Group, a Great Place to Work® Certified organisation, and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work. Our portfolio includes Little Adventures Nurseries located across the South-West & Midlands with locations in Taunton, Bridgwater, Weston-super-Mare, Worle, Cheddar, Bristol, Dudley, Stirchley and Washwood Heath. We also have 5 Green Giraffe Nurseries located in Cardiff and surrounding areas. Together, our purpose is simple yet powerful: enabling the generations of tomorrow. We do things differently. From our award-winning employee proposition to our sector-leading benefits, we’re as committed to our people as we are to the children and families we serve. Our Future Leaders Programme, investment in training, and culture of recognition ensure our teams thrive – because when our colleagues flourish, so do our children. Alongside our nurseries, we also operate multi-award-winning leisure venues, including Ocean Adventurers in Cheddar and Space Adventurers in Taunton – community hubs where families can play, learn and connect. At Family Adventures Group, we believe in creating magical experiences, nurturing futures, and building a workplace where both children and colleagues feel they truly belong.
Offices: Family Adventures Group Head Office, Wells Road, Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4SA, GB · Ocean Adventurers, Unit 11 Cheddar Business Park, Cheddar, England BS27 3EB, GB · Little Adventures Nursery Cheddar, Unit 11, Cheddar Business Park, Cheddar, BS27 3EB, GB · Little Adventures Nursery Worle, Hill Road East, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 9HF, GB · Space Adventurers, 34 Frobisher Way, Taunton, TA2 6BB, GB
