Commissioning Home Manager | Spencer Grange Care Home (East Ardsley)
£80,000 per annum | Up to 40% Annual Bonus | Private Medical Insurance
We’re looking for a Commissioning Home Manager to lead the opening of Spencer Grange Care Home – a brand-new, purpose‑built luxury service in East Ardsley, West Yorkshire.
Due for completion in July 2026, Spencer Grange will offer 131 en‑suite bedrooms, delivering high‑quality residential, nursing and dementia care to the local community.
East Ardsley sits between Leeds and Wakefield, providing a strong community feel, green space on your doorstep and easy access to two major cities.
Contract
* £80,000 salary
* Up to 40% annual bonus (KPI‑linked)
* Private Medical Insurance
* Pension scheme
* 5.6 weeks annual leave
The Opportunity
You’ll lead every stage of the commissioning journey from recruitment and mobilisation through to CQC registration and opening. You’ll have full ownership on site, backed by our experienced commissioning and operational support team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all pre‑opening activity: recruitment, onboarding, training and mobilisation.
* Prepare for and support CQC registration, ensuring full compliance and readiness.
* Build and lead a strong, values‑driven team.
* Set up effective systems, rotas, governance and operational processes.
* Drive occupancy and commercial performance from day one.
* Build strong local relationships with GPs, hospitals, commissioners and the wider community.
* Lead a successful launch and achieve a Good CQC rating within the first inspection cycle.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience as a Home Manager (typically 3–5+ years)
* Commissioning experience is ideal, but not essential if you’ve got the drive and track record.
* Strong understanding of CQC standards and inspection readiness.
* A hands‑on leader who builds and retains high‑performing teams.
* Commercial awareness – comfortable with budgets, occupancy and local marketing.
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder relationships.
* Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
About Us
Spencer Grange Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family‑owned, market‑leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high‑quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.
Our Values: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.
Ready to get started? If you’re an experienced Home Manager who enjoys building something from the ground up and wants the backing, autonomy and investment to do it properly, then this is your opportunity.
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