Commissioning Home Manager

Care Concern Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

40% annual bonus

Commissioning bonus

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Care Concern Group invites a seasoned Commissioning Home Manager to lead the launch of Colden Common Care Home in Hampshire, a premium 60-bed facility delivering residential, dementia and nursing care. You will own pre-opening activity—from recruitment strategy, onboarding, and regulatory prep to occupancy planning and local engagement.

The role offers full site ownership, a strong support structure, and potential for long-term impact as the home becomes a leading local provider.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership for pre-opening / commissioning of new care homes.
• Experience in recruitment strategy, onboarding and workforce planning.
• Ability to engage with local stakeholders and regulators (CQC readiness).

Responsibilities

• Lead all commissioning activity prior to opening including recruitment, onboarding, mobilisation and workforce planning.
• Build and develop a high-performing team with minimal reliance on agency staffing.
• Drive occupancy growth through local networking and referral routes.
• Implement operational systems to support opening and long-term success.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Commissioning

Occupancy growth

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Commissioning Home Manager – Colden Common Care Home – Hampshire

Up to £85,000 per annum | Up to 40% Annual Bonus | Generous Commissioning Bonus

We’re looking for a Commissioning Home Manager to lead the opening of Colden Common Care Home, a brand-new premium care home set to open in February 2027. Colden Common Care Home is a purpose-built 60-bed service designed to deliver exceptional residential, dementia and nursing care within a beautifully designed environment focused on delivering high quality care alongside an exceptional resident experience. This is a rare opportunity to lead a brand-new care home through every stage of the commissioning journey, from recruitment and operational mobilisation through to occupancy growth, regulatory readiness and long-term operational success. The foundations of this service will be built long before the first resident arrives and you will be leading that journey from day one.

Why Join Care Concern Group?

• Be part of a fast-growing care organisation with strong long-term progression opportunities.
• Lead the launch of a significant new care home development with full autonomy to shape the service from the very beginning.
• Strong operational, commissioning, recruitment and quality support throughout the entire journey.
• Build your own high-performing team while establishing the culture, standards and reputation of the home.
• Take ownership of occupancy growth, financial performance and long-term commercial success.

Contract

• Salary up to £85,000 per annum
• Up to 40% annual bonus linked to KPI achievement
• Generous commissioning bonus
• Pension scheme
• 5.6 weeks annual leave

The Opportunity

This role offers full site ownership throughout the commissioning process and requires an experienced leader who understands what it takes to successfully launch a new care home while building a service designed for long-term success. You will lead all aspects of pre-opening activity including recruitment strategy, onboarding, operational setup, regulatory preparation, local stakeholder engagement and occupancy planning while ensuring the home launches successfully and is positioned as a leading provider within the local market. From building a values-driven team and embedding company culture through to preparing for CQC registration and establishing a strong local reputation, you will take ownership of every stage of the journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commissioning activity prior to opening including recruitment, onboarding, mobilisation and workforce planning.
• Build and develop a high-performing team while ensuring minimal reliance on agency staffing.
• Drive occupancy growth through local networking, relationship building and establishing strong referral routes.
• Implement operational syst