Commissioning Operations Manager

Commissioning Operations Manager

Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk

Salary: £60,000 per year + benefits package

Type: Permanent

Excellent PRP

Monthly Car Allowance

This is a crucial role focused on ensuring our new care homes open successfully, achieve strong occupancy levels quickly, and deliver an exceptional first impression to residents, families, and stakeholders. You will oversee the full operational setup, ensuring the homes meet all regulatory requirements, are fully staffed, and deliver exceptional care from the outset. Your role will involve embedding our values and quality standards, and creating a safe, supportive environment for residents. You will lead all aspects of the commissioning process with a clear focus on filling beds and establishing a strong market presence.

Reports to: Co-Chief Operating Officer

Skills and Attributes

• Proven experience in managing operations in a care home or similar healthcare setting
• A track record in commissioning or turning around services
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff to deliver exceptional service
• Strong knowledge of financial management, compliance, and regulatory requirements in the care home industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to achieve business objectives
• Knowledge of best practices in quality care and environment for elderly residents
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Education and Qualification

• NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience, desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
• We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid
• Excellent performance related bonus
• Monthly Car Allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays entitlement