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