Commissioning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is seeking a Commissioning Home Manager in Woking to open a new care home. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality care, recruiting a team, and ensuring compliance with CQC standards. Ideal candidates have commissioning experience and a strong background in elderly care management. Offering a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 pa plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Registered Home Manager.
• Solid understanding of CQC regulations and 'Good' or 'Outstanding' ratings.
• Confidence in leading clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, person-centred care in a luxury environment.
• Recruit, lead, and develop a brand-new team.
• Ensure CQC compliance and oversee financial performance.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

NVQ Level 4

NVQ Level 5

RMA

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Commissioning Home Manager - Elderly

Location: Woking

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 pa + Bonus

An Exceptional Opportunity to Shape a Brand-New residential, dementia and elderly care home.

Compass Associates have partnered with a leading elderly care provider, seeking an experienced Home Manager / Commissioning Manager to take the lead in launching a brand-new, state-of-the-art care home in Surrey.

This is more than just a management role — it’s your opportunity to build something outstanding from the ground up.

About the Role:

As Commissioning Manager, you’ll be responsible for opening and leading a beautifully designed, small to medium elderly care home set to launch later this year. Your focus will be on:

• Delivering exceptional, person-centred care within a luxury environment

• Recruiting, leading, and developing a brand-new team

• Ensuring CQC compliance and excellence, with the support of a Commissioning Director

• Overseeing the financial and commercial performance of the home

• Promoting the service to the predominantly private payer market

About You:

We’re looking for a passionate, driven, and experienced care professional with a strong track record in managing successful elderly care homes. You will have:

• Commissioning experience

• NVQ Level 4, RMA , NVQ Level 5 upwards

• 2+ years’ experience as a Registered Home Manager

• A solid understanding of CQC regulations and evidence of ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings

• Confidence in leading clinical teams, supported by a clinical Deputy Manager

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire a new team

• Strong commercial acumen and experience with the private care market

Location:

The home is located in Woking and is easily commutable from: Guildford, Farnborough, Fleet, Weybridge, Camberley, Chertsey, Walton-on-Thames, Bracknell, Leatherhead, Epsom, Haslemere, Aldershot, Alton & Basingstoke

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Zenon Raddon at: 02392 316 035 / 07778 046 195 and send me your CV to [e-mail]