Regional Director | Elderly & Dementia Care Provider

Regional Director | Elderly & Dementia Care Provider

Cheshire, Staffordshire and Yorkshire – Covering 8 Services

Salary:                          £85,000 - £90,000 per annum
Bonus:                         40% performance bonus + £5,000 Car Allowance
Benefits:                      Private Medical Cover

We are partnered with a highly regarded and values-led elderly care provider seeking a Regional Director to oversee a cluster of six homes delivering high-quality nursing and dementia care across the East Midlands and neighbouring regions. The portfolio includes a blend of larger nursing homes and smaller specialist dementia services, with good regulatory history and further investment planned.

This is a unique opportunity for either an established Regional Director or an experienced Regional Support Manager looking to step into their first Operations remit. The successful candidate will report directly to a Senior Regional Director and play a pivotal role in leading service quality, compliance, and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and accountability for Home Managers across the portfolio
• Drive quality improvements and ensure CQC compliance, embedding robust governance frameworks
• Oversee occupancy, workforce planning, and financial performance across all homes
• Support turnaround activity and stabilisation where required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and regulators
• Deliver consistent reporting and updates to senior leadership on operational activity and performance
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and values-led care

The Ideal Candidate

• Current Regional Manager/Director within elderly care or an experienced Regional Support Manager seeking their first step up
• Strong track record of managing managers and leading multiple sites, or a large and complex service
• Solid commercial acumen with the ability to drive occupancy, reduce agency reliance, and meet financial targets
• Deep understanding of CQC standards and governance frameworks
• Hands-on, visible, and empathetic leadership style, able to inspire and hold teams to account
• Clinical qualification (RGN/RMN) advantageous but not essential
• Comfortable reporting into a Senior Regional Director within a collaborative leadership structure

Portfolio Overview

The remit covers a well-invested and diverse group of homes, including:

• A large 120+ bedded nursing home with strong occupancy
• A high-performing flagship service offering residential, nursing, and dementia care
• Several specialist dementia care homes with excellent community reputation
• Newly commissioned services with strong growth potential

Location

The homes within this portfolio are commutable from: Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Lincoln, Loughborough, Grantham, Burton-upon-Trent, and surrounding areas.

Summary
Our client is seeking a Regional Director to join a respected elderly care provider operating across Cheshire, Staffordshire and Yorkshire. In return, they are offering £85,000 - £90,000 per annum, a £5,000 car allowance, 40% bonus, and private medical cover. Flexibility may be offered for experienced operators.

Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment partner for this permanent vacancy. We offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful referral.

Contact Details
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Jon Mondey direct on 02393 874322. Alternatively, email an updated CV to [email protected].