Holmes Care, a trusted provider of elderly care services across the UK, recently expanded its portfolio through multiple acquisitions. These strategic moves necessitated a robust internal infrastructure to integrate and stabilise the newly acquired homes.

Through a long-standing relationship with Compass Carter Osborne, Holmes Care was introduced to Compass Associates to provide expert support in head office recruitment for the elderly care sector. The mandate was to source professionals capable of shaping the company’s internal culture and consolidating its external brand presence.

Compass Associates successfully delivered several key appointments, including a Group Head of Marketing to unify Holmes Care’s fragmented branding, an HR Director to develop centralised people strategies, and an Estates Manager to oversee the newly acquired properties.

These appointments were carefully selected to align with Holmes Care’s long-term vision and were sourced from Compass Associates’ deep networks in residential care recruitment and nursing care recruitment. The collaboration underscores Compass Associates’ ability to provide strategic head office talent during periods of significant organisational change.



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General Manager Recruitment Partnership: Barchester Healthcare
Compass Associates was exclusively mandated to place General Managers across Barchester Health's residential and nursing care homes.
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Compass Associates support the recruitment of a Nurse at Hill Care
Compass Associates had an existing relationship with Hill Care and was engaged to support the recruitment of a Nurse for their Northallerton service.
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Head of Operations placed at Consultus Care and Nursing
Consultus Care & Nursing approached Compass Associates as a new client, following a long-standing professional relationship. The role was retained exclusively with Compass, reflecting the importance and sensitivity of the hire.