General Manager | Luxury Elderly Care Home
Location: Oxford
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum + discretionary bonus + enhanced benefits package
Remit
Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded, values-led elderly care provider to recruit a General Manager for one of their luxury care homes in the Oxford. This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established service with significant long-term potential as part of an organisation recognised for delivering high-quality care alongside a strong charitable purpose. This role will suit an experienced Home Manager with a strong operational background and proven experience leading improvement-focused services. The home is currently undergoing a wider turnaround and stabilisation journey, requiring a leader who can bring structure, and cultural alignment while maintaining a compassionate and people-focused approach.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the overall performance of the home, driving improvements in quality and governance, supporting occupancy growth, strengthening team culture, and embedding consistent operational standards. You will work closely with an engaged senior leadership team and benefit from significant central support across operations, quality, HR, and clinical functions. This is a visible, hands-on leadership role requiring a manager who can confidently support teams on the ground, build trust with residents and relatives, and create a positive, accountable culture throughout the service.
The Candidate
Our client is seeking an experienced and credible leader with a strong background in elderly care home management. Candidates should be confident leading services through periods of change, improving standards, and supporting teams to achieve sustainable operational and quality improvements.
The ideal candidate will be commercially aware while remaining values-led and relationship-focused. You will be operationally strong, highly organised, and capable of balancing governance, staffing, occupancy, quality, and team engagement within a demanding but rewarding environment.
The successful candidate will be able to challenge where necessary while maintaining a supportive and approachable leadership style. Strong communication skills are essential, particularly when engaging with residents, families, senior leadership teams, and external stakeholders. A clinical background would be advantageous, although experienced non-clinical managers with a strong track record in turnaround environments will also be considered.
Requirements – Essential
Requirements – Desirable
Benefits
Interview Process
Stage One: Teams interview with senior operational leadership
Stage Two: Final-stage in-person interview process including stakeholder engagement sessions and senior leadership panel
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced elderly care leader to take on a high-impact role within a respected and values-driven organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in stabilising and improving a luxury care home while shaping culture, strengthening operational standards, and delivering high-quality care for residents.
Location
Suitable commute from Wallingford, Didcot, Abingdon, Henley-on-Thames, Reading, Newbury, Thatcham, Wantage, Benson, Goring, Streatley, Cholsey, Pangbourne, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Bicester, Witney, Banbury, Aylesbury, Swindon, and surrounding areas.
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd are acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer £500 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Contact Details
To be considered for this opportunity, please contact Ky Tsoggerel on 02393874293 directly or submit an updated CV to [email protected]
