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 to commission a luxury care home at the highest end of the market. You will lead every stage of the journey from recruitment and mobilisation through to full occupancy and inspection readiness A strong emphasis will be placed on private fee growth, service quality and delivering a premium resident experience from day one.