Luxury Care Home Launch Manager — Commissioning Lead

Care Concern Group; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

5.6 weeks annual leave

Up to 40% annual bonus

Generous commissioning bonus

Job summary

Hollybank Care Home in Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex, part of Care Concern Group, seeks an experienced Commissioning Home Manager to lead the opening of a premium 66-bed service due to open January 2027.

You will own recruitment, mobilisation, occupancy growth, regulatory readiness and long-term operational success, building a high-performing team and embedding company values from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years management experience within elderly care services.
• Experience managing a residential or nursing service, ideally 50+ beds.
• Commissioning experience in new build care home environments is highly desirable.
• Registered Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN preferred).
• Strong track record achieving Good or Outstanding CQC ratings.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commissioning activity prior to opening including recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation.
• Build and develop a high-performing team while minimising agency usage from day one.
• Drive occupancy growth through local networking and community presence.
• Establish operational systems, governance processes and quality standards.
• Prepare the home for successful CQC registration and inspection readiness.
• Manage budgets, occupancy targets and financial performance.
• Build relationships with local authorities and healthcare professionals.
• Position Hollybank Care Home as a premium local provider.

Skills

Management experience

Elderly care leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team building

Commercial awareness

Education

Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Hollybank Care Home in Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex, part of Care Concern Group, seeks an experienced Commissioning Home Manager to lead the opening of a premium 66-bed service due to open January 2027.

You will own recruitment, mobilisation, occupancy growth, regulatory readiness and long-term operational success, building a high-performing team and embedding company values from day one.