CQC Registered Manager

Athona; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment company is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a luxury, therapy-led residential recovery service in London. This role involves shaping operations, ensuring quality and commercial performance, and mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, readiness for CQC registration, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Clear progression to Operational Director

One day WFH once established

NVQ Level 5 funded post-probation

Luxury working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or in senior operational leadership.
• Ready to register with CQC promptly.
• NVQ Level 5 preferred, with support for Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations in a residential recovery service.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards.
• Manage a team of therapists and support workers.

Skills

Leadership

CQC compliance

Communication

Commercial acumen

Education

NVQ Level 5

Job description

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new, luxury, therapy‑led residential recovery service in North London. This low‑acuity, non‑medical setting focuses on exceptional client experience and outcomes, offering economy, standard and premium packages. You'll shape day‑to‑day operations, quality and commercial performance while mentoring a Therapy Lead and growing a high‑performing team. With two additional sites planned within 12 months, this role offers clear progression to multi‑site operational leadership.

Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum

Position: Registered Manager

Hours: Full‑time, Monday‑Friday (initially on‑site; potential 1 day WFH once established)

Setting: Luxury, therapy‑led residential recovery service (non‑medical, low acuity)

Location: Mill Hill, London

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day operations in a luxury, therapy‑led residential service.
• Ensure CQC compliance, governance, safety and quality standards.
• Manage Therapy Lead and oversee therapists and support workers.
• Drive occupancy, budgets, and commercial performance across client packages.
• Build relationships with referrers; represent the service professionally.
• Recruit, develop, and hold staff accountable for performance.
• Coordinate light, telephone‑based on‑call as second tier.

Qualifications

• Proven Registered Manager or senior operational leadership experience.
• CQC registration or readiness to register promptly.
• NVQ Level 5 preferred; Level 3 with progression supported.
• Strong commercial acumen, performance management, and problem‑solving.
• Confident communicator; credible with referrers and senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Clear progression to Operational Director within 12 months.
• One day WFH once established.
• NVQ Level 5 funded post‑probation.
• Site visit available pre‑interview.
• Supportive leadership and growth‑focused environment.
• Competitive salary for premium service.
• Luxury working environment in new flagship service.

What can Athona offer you

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.