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Commissioning home manager

Ipswich
Permanent
Manager
£60,000 - £70,000 a year
Posted: 23 May
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Job Title: Commissioning Manager – New Residential Care Home Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive Performance-Based Incentives Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and results-driven Commissioning Manager to lead the successful launch and operational setup of a brand-new 60-bed residential care home in Ipswich. The home will cater exclusively to elderly residents with a focus on private fee payers, delivering the highest standards of person-centered care and premium living. As the Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the commissioning process—from pre-opening planning through to full operational handover. You will work closely with the provider’s senior leadership team to ensure a smooth opening, successful occupancy uptake, full regulatory compliance, and the creation of a strong, values-led team culture. Commissioning Manager Key Responsibilities Project Management: Oversee all aspects of the care home’s commissioning, including infrastructure readiness, staffing, CQC registration, and service mobilisation. Act as the primary liaison with construction teams, local authorities, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Regulatory Compliance: Lead the process for obtaining CQC registration. Ensure all regulatory, legislative, and safeguarding requirements are met from day one. Staffing & Culture: Recruit, onboard, and train the full staffing complement, including the Home Manager and care team. Embed a strong person-centered care ethos and culture of excellence from inception. Marketing & Occupancy: Develop and implement a robust marketing and sales strategy to drive early and sustained occupancy, focusing on attracting private fee-paying residents. Represent the home at community engagement events, open days, and local networking forums. Budgeting & Financial Oversight: Set and manage commissioning and initial operating budgets. Work collaboratively with finance teams to ensure cost control and financial sustainability. Quality & Service Design: Shape service delivery models and operational frameworks aligned with best practices in elderly residential care. Ensure the home opens with the highest standards in care delivery, hospitality, and resident wellbeing. Commissioning Manager Essential Requirements Proven experience in commissioning a new care home or in a senior operational role within elderly care services. Strong understanding of CQC regulatory requirements. Commercial acumen with experience targeting private fee-paying clients. Inspirational leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing teams. Excellent project management and organisational capabilities. A deep commitment to person-centered care and enhancing quality of life for older adults. Desirable Qualifications NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent). Previous experience launching luxury or boutique-style residential homes. Knowledge of the Ipswich or wider Suffolk market. For more information or to apply for Commissioning Manager role please send your CV or call Callum on

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