Aquisitions Project Director

Care UK Plc; Colchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private care company in the UK is seeking an experienced Acquisitions Project Director. The role involves leading acquisition projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and working with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in managing acquisitions, particularly in health or social care, and possess excellent project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, contributing to a meaningful impact in care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading acquisitions, preferably in health or social care.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of acquisition projects from due diligence to integration.
• Ensure timely delivery of acquisitions within budget.
• Liaison between internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Leading large-scale acquisitions

Financial acumen

Project management skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Nationwide – 12-month fixed term contract

Are you looking for a new challenge and ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an award-winning private care company with over 160 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking a successful Acquisitions Project Director to become a part of our hardworking team.

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we\'re on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

The role

You will lead the end-to-end management of acquisition projects, overseeing due diligence, migration, transition, and integration activities. This role ensures that all acquisitions are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives, safeguarding quality of care and regulatory compliance throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, vendors, advisors, and regulators.
• Management of the project transition budget.
• Management of the RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs.
• Oversee all aspects of due diligence across all workstreams.
• To achieve transaction exchange and completion on time.
• Liaise with the Care UK legal team to agree responsibilities regarding the review of all agreements.
• Achieve care regulator registration (CQC, CIS or CIW as required).
• Ensure all TSA arrangements are established in readiness for Completion.
• Facilitate a knowledge exchange between all workstreams and the seller.
• Delivery of the operations plan (Ops, quality, hotel services).
• Execution of rebranding.
• Standardise to Care UK ways of working to improve quality of service, customer experience and financial performance.

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record of leading large-scale acquisitions, mergers, or integrations (preferably within health or social care).
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites.
• Excellent project management and programme delivery skills.
• Collaborative leader with the ability to influence at all levels / multiple sites.

Why Join Care UK?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you\'re ready to take your recruitment career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!