Commissioning Home Manager – Premium Care Home – Essex

Commissioning Home Manager

Premium Elderly Care | Brentwood, Essex

Up to £100,000 per annum + 40% Annual Bonus + Private Medical Insurance

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.

Commissioning experience is advantageous but not essential. We are looking for an established leader with a strong track record within elderly care, high standards of care delivery and the ability to build and lead a successful service.

The Role

As Commissioning Home Manager, you will be responsible for leading the home through the full commissioning journey, including:

• 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.

About You

You will be an experienced Home Manager with:

• A strong background within elderly residential, nursing and dementia care.
• A proven track record of delivering strong CQC outcomes.
• Experience managing occupancy, budgets and operational performance.
• The ability to recruit, develop and retain high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach.
• The confidence to take ownership of a new service and build something long-term.

Previous commissioning experience would be advantageous; however, applications are welcomed from established Home Managers who are ready to take their first commissioning role with the right support structure in place.

The Home

• Brand-new premium 80-bed purpose-built care home.
• Premium residential, nursing and dementia care provision.
• Designed to attract predominantly private-pay residents.
• Opportunity to shape the service, team and reputation from the beginning.
• Supported throughout the opening process by experienced operational leadership.

Package

• Salary up to £100,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Up to 40% annual performance bonus.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave.

Location

The home is based in Brentwood, Essex, with excellent access from Chelmsford, Billericay, Basildon, Romford, Shenfield and surrounding areas.

Apply Now

This role represents a significant opportunity for an experienced Home Manager to take ownership of a new luxury care service and play a key role in establishing its long-term success.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Zenon Raddon at Compass Associates on 023 93 877 352 or 07778 046 195.

Alternatively, email your CV to [email protected].