Commissioning Home Manager

Compass Associates are exclusively supporting the appointment of a Commissioning Home Manager for a brand-new premium 80-bed care home in Brentwood, Essex. Due for completion in November 2026, the home will provide high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care within a purpose-built environment designed around a premium private-pay model. The successful Home Manager will join ahead of opening, taking responsibility for building the team, establishing the culture, preparing the service for CQC registration and leading the home through its first stages of growth. This is an opportunity for an experienced Home Manager to create a service from the ground up, with full ownership of the operational setup, team development, occupancy growth and resident experience.

Responsibilities

Leading the home through the full commissioning journey; Recruiting, developing and leading the senior team and wider workforce; Establishing the culture, standards and expectations of the service from day one; Preparing the home for CQC registration and ongoing inspection readiness; Implementing effective governance, compliance and operational systems; Driving occupancy growth through strong relationships with local professionals, communities and stakeholders; Managing budgets, staffing levels and overall operational performance; Delivering an exceptional resident experience aligned with a premium care environment

Requirements

Experienced Home Manager; Strong background within elderly residential, nursing and dementia care; Proven track record of delivering strong CQC outcomes; Experience managing occupancy, budgets and operational performance; Ability to recruit, develop and retain high-performing teams; Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach; Confidence to take ownership of a new service and build something long-term

Nice to have

Commissioning experience

Benefits

Up to 40% annual performance bonus; Private Medical Insurance; Pension scheme; 5.6 weeks annual leave