Commissioning General Manager – Care Home
Location: Dundee
Salary: £75,000 per annum plus 20% performance bonus
We are working with a leading elderly care provider who are seeking an experienced Commissioning General Manager to take full operational responsibility for the setup and opening of a brand-new, high-quality care home in Dundee.
This is a key leadership appointment, responsible for driving the service from pre-opening through to stabilisation, embedding strong operational foundations, building occupancy, and ensuring full regulatory compliance from day one.
The Role
As Commissioning General Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Leading the full commissioning process from build completion through to opening and operational maturity
* Recruiting, onboarding, and developing a high-performing care and support team
* Driving occupancy growth through effective local networking and stakeholder engagement
* Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards (and relevant Scottish regulatory requirements where applicable) and preparing the service for inspection
* Establishing robust clinical, operational, and quality governance frameworks
* Working closely with senior leadership to ensure a successful and sustainable launch
* Embedding a strong, person-centred culture across the service
About You
We are looking for an experienced leader who can take full ownership of a new service. You will likely have:
* Previous experience as a Home Manager or Commissioning Manager within elderly care
* A proven track record of opening or stabilising care homes or similar services
* Strong commercial awareness with a focus on occupancy and sustainability
* In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance standards
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate teams from scratch
* A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
What’s on Offer
* £75,000 per annum plus 20% performance bonus
* Opportunity to lead a flagship new-build care service
* Strong support from an established regional leadership team
* Full autonomy to shape culture, systems, and operational standards
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation
If you are interested in leading a commissioning project and building a high-quality care service from the ground up, please get in touch with Ben Watkins at Aiyara Partners for a confidential discussion or apply directly