Home Manager | Luxury New Build Care Home

Registered Home Manager – Luxury New Build Care Home

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Up to £95,000 + 30% Bonus (DOE)

The Opportunity

Compass Associates are supporting the appointment of a Registered Home Manager for a newly developed, high-specification nursing and residential care home in Buckinghamshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a modern, purpose-built service offering residential, nursing, dementia and short-stay care within a premium environment. The home benefits from excellent facilities, strong investment and a clear long-term vision.

The service is in its early growth phase, so this role is ideally suited to a commercially astute leader who can drive occupancy, build local relationships and embed strong operational foundations. Commissioning experience would be advantageous but is not essential for the right individual.

This is a real opportunity to shape and grow a service with significant potential.

The Role

As Registered Home Manager, you will hold full responsibility for the operational, commercial and quality performance of the home.

Your focus will include:

• Driving occupancy and developing a clear local marketing strategy
• Building strong relationships with commissioners, hospitals and community stakeholders
• Embedding high standards of nursing and dementia care
• Leading, developing and stabilising the team as the home grows
• Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and preparing for inspection
• Managing budgets, agency usage and overall financial performance

This role requires a visible, hands-on leader who is comfortable balancing quality care delivery with strong commercial awareness.

About You

You will be an experienced Registered Manager with a background in elderly nursing and/or residential care. Nurse-qualified or non-nurse candidates will both be considered.

You will bring:

• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
• Previous Registered Manager experience within nursing and/or dementia care is essential
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of improving or sustaining occupancy
• Confidence in building referral pathways and external partnerships
• A solid understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks
• A resilient, proactive leadership style suited to a growing service
• Commissioning experience would be desirable, though not essential. What is essential is energy, visibility and a growth mindset.

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £95,000 (dependent on experience)
• 30% Performance-related bonus
• Significant autonomy to shape the direction of the service
• Investment in facilities and staffing
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing care provider
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Interview Process

Two-stage interview process including an informal introductory conversation followed by a formal interview with senior leadership.

Location

Based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, with good access from High Wycombe, Thame, Princes Risborough, Leighton Buzzard, Tring and surrounding areas. Due to the location, a driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Summary

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Registered Home Manager to lead and grow a premium nursing and residential service. It will suit a commercially minded leader who enjoys building occupancy, developing teams and creating a high-performing culture within a modern, well-invested environment.