Regional Director - Nursing & Care Homes

Cynergy Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater London is seeking a Regional Director for Nursing & Care Homes to oversee five facilities across Essex, London, and Kent. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving operational efficiency and quality care while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in senior operational roles within the care sector and proven leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £85,000 per annum, a bonus, and additional benefits such as a car allowance and ongoing leadership development.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing programme

Ongoing leadership development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior operational roles within the care sector.
• Experience overseeing nursing homes in a regional or multi-site role.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operational performance of nursing and care homes.
• Coach and mentor Home Managers.
• Oversight of compliance and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Performance management

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Regional Director - Nursing & Care Homes (Essex, London & Kent)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £85,000 per annum + bonus

Additional: Car allowance

Portfolio: 5 nursing and care homes (approx. 355 beds)

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Regional Director to join a well-established care provider operating across Essex, London and Kent.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for the operational, quality, and financial performance of five nursing and care homes. You will provide visible, credible leadership to Home Managers, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality care, while driving performance and continuous improvement across the region.

Working closely with central support functions and senior stakeholders, the Regional Director will play a key role in strengthening governance, embedding best practice, and supporting services through change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operational performance of a portfolio of nursing and care homes
• Coach, mentor, and performance-manage Home Managers
• Maintain oversight of compliance, quality, and clinical governance
• Drive improvement in resident experience, outcomes, and operational efficiency
• Hold responsibility for regional budgets, occupancy, and cost control
• Act as a senior point of contact for inspections and improvement activity
• Promote a strong culture of accountability, professionalism, and compassionate care

About You

You will be a confident, influential leader with proven experience in senior operational roles within the care sector.

Essential

• Experience overseeing nursing homes in a regional or multi-site role
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements
• Track record of driving performance and leading services through change

Desirable

• Clinical background or extensive experience working closely with nursing services

What's on Offer

• £85,000 salary plus bonus
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
• Ongoing leadership development
• Career progression opportunities

Apply now to be part of a senior leadership team making a real impact. All applications will be handled in strict confidence