Chief Executive Officer – Large UK Elderly Care Home Group
London-based with national remit
£200,000–£400,000 + performance bonus + long‑term incentives
Full transformation mandate | Newly acquired group
A major UK elderly care home group is being acquired and will be entering a significant phase of investment, modernisation, and operational reset. The new owners are partnering exclusively with Experts2care to appoint an outstanding Chief Executive Officer who will lead a whole‑group transformation across quality, culture, commercial performance, and organisational capability.
This is a rare opportunity to reshape a large national operator at a pivotal moment in its evolution.
The Role
As CEO, you will:
* Lead a group-wide transformation programme, improving operational performance, governance, and care quality.
* Modernise systems, reporting, digital infrastructure, and operating models.
* Strengthen CQC/CI ratings through robust quality improvement initiatives.
* Build and develop an experienced, high-performing senior leadership team.
* Drive workforce stability, reduce agency dependency, and raise staff engagement.
* Lead a major estates redevelopment and capex programme.
* Deliver sustainable commercial performance, improving occupancy, margin, and EBITDA.
* Work closely with investors/owners to deliver a multi‑year value creation plan.
The Person
You will be:
* An experienced CEO/COO within the elderly care home sector.
* A proven transformation leader with a track record of turning around multi‑site operations.
* Deeply knowledgeable about CQC regulatory frameworks and quality improvement.
* A values‑led, visible, and inspirational leader.
* Commercially strong, with experience in high‑scale, high‑complexity environments.
* Comfortable engaging with investors, boards, and stakeholders.
* Within easy reach of the London head office and able to travel nationally.
The Package
* £200,000–£400,000 base salary
* Performance‑linked bonus
* Long‑term value creation incentives
* Benefits tailored to individual circumstances
To explore this opportunity confidentially, please contact Sophie Reeves at Experts2care on *Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK*