Commissioning Home Manager

Commissioning Home Manager | Brentwood Care Home – Brentwood, Essex Up to £100,000 per annum (dependent on experience) | Up to 40% annual bonus | Private Medical Insurance We’re looking for a Commissioning Home Manager to lead the opening of a brand-new, luxury care home in Brentwood, Essex. Brentwood Care Home is a new luxury 80-bed purpose-built service that is due for completion in November 2026, delivering high-end residential, nursing and dementia care within an elevated hospitality-led environment. Positioned in one of Essex’s most desirable locations, this home is designed to set a new benchmark for luxury care in the local area. The focus is clear: exceptional experience for residents, strong private fee performance and a reputation built on quality from day one. Why Join Care Concern Group? • Part of a growing care organisation with genuine opportunities for progression and development. • Supportive and positive culture. • Trust and autonomy to put your own stamp on the home from day one. • Strong central support throughout the commissioning process. We are looking for someone with commissioning experience or strong operational leadership in a high-quality care environments to ensure the home is set up for long-term success. Contract • Salary up to £100,000 per annum (dependent on experience) • Up to 40% annual bonus (KPI linked) • Private Medical Insurance • Pension scheme • 5.6 weeks annual leave What will the Commissioning Home Manager be doing from day one? • Driving occupancy from zero and building strong local referral routes • Building your own team and leading the recruitment strategy from the outset, ensuring minimal reliance on agency staff • Setting up operational systems, policies, governance and compliance processes • Ensuring the home is fully prepared for CQC registration and inspection readiness • Managing budgets, occupancy targets and P&L performance in line with business expectations • Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and all regulatory requirements • Developing strong relationships with local authorities, NHS partners and community stakeholders • Leading marketing activity to establish the reputation of the home locally Key Skills & Experience • Registered Home Manager or strong senior management experience within elderly care • Proven track record of working in a care home environment • Commissioning experience is advantageous but not essential • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of occupancy and budgets • Good working knowledge of CQC and Local Authority requirements • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop teams • Confident, hands-on operator who can take ownership from day one The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity t