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Commissioning Home Manager | Brentwood Care Home – Brentwood, Essex
Up to £100,000 per annum (dependent on experience) | Up to 40% annual bonus | Private Medical Insurance
We’re looking for a Commissioning Home Manager to lead the opening of a brand-new, luxury care home in Brentwood, Essex.
Brentwood Care Home is a new luxury 80-bed purpose-built service that is due for completion in November 2026, delivering high-end residential, nursing and dementia care within an elevated hospitality-led environment.
Positioned in one of Essex’s most desirable locations, this home is designed to set a new benchmark for luxury care in the local area. The focus is clear: exceptional experience for residents, strong private fee performance and a reputation built on quality from day one.
Why Join Care Concern Group?
*Part of a growing care organisation with genuine opportunities for progression and development.
*Supportive and positive culture.
*Trust and autonomy to put your own stamp on the home from day one.
*Strong central support throughout the commissioning process.
We are looking for someone with commissioning experience or strong operational leadership in a high-quality care environments to ensure the home is set up for long-term success.
Contract
*Salary up to £100,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
*Up to 40% annual bonus (KPI linked)
*Private Medical Insurance
*Pension scheme
*5.6 weeks annual leave
What will the Commissioning Home Manager be doing from day one?
*Driving occupancy from zero and building strong local referral routes
*Building your own team and leading the recruitment strategy from the outset, ensuring minimal reliance on agency staff
*Setting up operational systems, policies, governance and compliance processes
*Ensuring the home is fully prepared for CQC registration and inspection readiness
*Managing budgets, occupancy targets and P&L performance in line with business expectations
*Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and all regulatory requirements
*Developing strong relationships with local authorities, NHS partners and community stakeholders
*Leading marketing activity to establish the reputation of the home locally
Key Skills & Experience
*Registered Home Manager or strong senior management experience within elderly care
*Proven track record of working in a care home environment
*Commissioning experience is advantageous but not essential
*Strong commercial awareness and understanding of occupancy and budgets
*Good working knowledge of CQC and Local Authority requirements
*Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop teams
*Confident, hands-on operator who can take ownership from day one
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity t