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Commissioning Manager

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NG12, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Commissioning Manager – New Elderly Care Home

We are seeking an experienced and driven Commissioning Manager to lead the launch of a brand-new 72-bed elderly care home due to open later this year. This is a rare opportunity to shape a service from the ground up, building a strong team, establishing operational excellence, and creating a high-quality care environment from day one.

The successful candidate will ideally be available to start in August to lead the pre-opening phase and ensure a successful launch.

Salary: £65,000 per annum + up to 25% discretionary bonus

About the Role

As Commissioning Manager, you will take full responsibility for the commissioning journey, from pre-opening and regulatory registration through to occupancy growth and operational stability. You will recruit and develop the team, establish robust systems and processes, and ensure the service is positioned as a leading provider of person-centred care within the local community.

Key Responsibilities

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    Lead the full commissioning process from pre-opening through to stabilisation

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    Manage CQC registration and ensure service readiness

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    Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team

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    Establish governance frameworks, policies, and operational procedures

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    Drive occupancy growth, reputation, and community engagement

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    Build strong relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders

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    Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care

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    Oversee budgets, financial performance, and service targets

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    Create a positive, values-led culture across the service

Requirements

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    Previous commissioning experience within a care home or healthcare setting, or

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    Significant General Manager or Home Manager experience within medium to large care homes, particularly where you have successfully increased occupancy, led large-scale recruitment campaigns, and established high-performing teams

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    Strong understanding of CQC regulations and registration processes

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    Experience building services and teams from the ground up

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    Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and occupancy performance

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    Experience working with local authorities and developing referral relationships would be highly advantageous

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    Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

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    Eligible for CQC registration

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    Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Apply Now

This role would suit an ambitious and commercially minded care leader who enjoys building services, developing teams, and creating a culture of excellence. If you're looking for the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a new service from the very beginning, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your experience and suitability for the role

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