General Manager - Kids Unlimited

Kids Unlimited is Australia's most trusted extra-curricular enrichment provider for Primary Schools. Founded in 1997, we have delivered programs to over 1000 schools, with popular offerings including Chess, Coding, Dance, Science, Soccer and many more. Our mission is to inspire and educate the next generation of children through engaging and innovative programs. In 2023, Kids Unlimited was acquired by TeamKids, a leading Outside School Hours Care provider. 

Position Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced General Manager who embraces a hands-on approach to lead our dynamic team at Kids Unlimited. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing the daily operations of a small or medium-sized business, with a proven track record of growing a business and leading a team. This role requires a passion for education, exceptional people skills, and the ability to inspire both our team and the children we educate. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop business strategy in collaboration with TeamKids senior management. 
• Actively participate in financial management, working with the TeamKids finance team. 
• Manage multiple reports and functional areas, including HR, CRM, customer service, and sales. 
• Oversee new sales efforts, from generating leads to closing and onboarding new client schools. 
• Manage a portfolio of existing clients, ensuring repeat business and effective client management. 
• Foster a positive culture through strong leadership and clear vision articulation. 
• Keep senior management informed of any matters of risk relating to Kids Unlimited. 
• Prioritise child safety as the most important aspect of work at Kids Unlimited. 
• Contribute to marketing efforts in liaison with the TeamKids marketing team and external providers. 
• Develop initiatives to ensure a high-quality, sustainable business. 

• 10+ years of management experience with strong administrative skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team. 
• Comfortable working with budgets, payroll, revenue, and forecasting. 
• Strong communication skills. 
• A sales and marketing background is an advantage. 
• A passion for education and a commitment to child safety. 

• Performance bonuses for an ambitious and capable candidate. 
• Opportunity to lead a reputable and growing organisation. 
• Flexible work arrangements. 
• Car allowance. 
• The chance to make a positive impact on the education and development of children.  

If you are passionate about education, have great people skills, and can inspire a generation of children, we would love to hear from you.