Commissioning Home Manager

Compass Associates are proud to be exclusively partnering with one of the UK's largest care providers to appoint an exceptional Commissioning Home Manager for a brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home opening in January 2027. This is far more than a Home Manager position. It's a rare opportunity to commission a premium medium size Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite Care Home from the ground up, creating an exceptional service from the very first brick through to becoming one of the leading care homes in West Sussex. Designed with luxury, hospitality and resident experience at its heart, the home will offer beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, elegant dining experiences, café facilities, cinema room, private dining, hair and nail salon, landscaped gardens and outstanding communal spaces, setting a new benchmark for elderly care within the region.

Responsibilities

Taking full ownership of the commissioning journey; Recruiting, onboarding and developing a high-performing team from day one; Creating a positive culture built around values of Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity; Leading all mobilisation activity prior to opening; Driving occupancy through relationship building, networking and local community engagement; Preparing the home for successful CQC registration and inspection readiness; Implementing governance systems, operational processes and quality standards; Managing budgets, financial performance and commercial objectives; Building reputation as one of the region's leading luxury care homes

Requirements

Registered Home Manager experience within elderly nursing and/or residential care; Minimum four years' management experience within elderly care; Experience managing services of 50+ beds; Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN preferred); Strong track record of achieving Good or Outstanding CQC ratings; Excellent commercial understanding, including occupancy growth and financial performance; Proven ability to recruit, develop and retain high-performing teams; Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and inspection readiness; Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or equivalent experience)

Nice to have

Previous commissioning experience; Proven record of successfully opening new units, driving occupancy or delivering outstanding operational performance

Benefits

Excellent Benefits; Up to 40% Annual Performance Bonus; Generous Commissioning Bonus; Pension Scheme; 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave; Full operational, recruitment, commissioning and quality support throughout the project; Opportunity to build your own team and shape the culture from day one; Genuine long-term career progression within one of the UK's fastest-growing care providers; Chance to leave a lasting legacy by creating an exceptional luxury care home from the ground up