Stephen James Consulting is delighted to be partnering with one of its elderly care clients in the search for a Residential Home Manager for a new commissioning home based in Durham. This brand-new, 70-bed, state-of-the-art home is scheduled to open in February 2026 and will provide specialist residential and dementia care for individuals aged 65 and above. You will be responsible for: Providing leadership and direction to, and monitoring the performance of, the care home team Managing a large staff team to drive continuously improving outcomes for residents, through a ‘risk aware’ rather than ‘risk averse’ approach Developing and executing a comprehensive business development strategy to drive growth and revenue Ensuring that notifications to all relevant regulatory bodies are submitted promptly (CQC, Health and Safety Executive, Commissioners, Local Authority safeguarding, etc.) Identifying and cultivating relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and referral sources Collaborating with internal teams to ensure the highest quality of care and support Developing and managing a sales pipeline to ensure consistent growth and achievement of revenue targets Analysing market trends to identify opportunities for new services or partnerships To be considered for this role, you will need: At least 3 years’ management experience within a residential or dementia care setting Previous commissioning experience or strong involvement in a new service opening would be highly desirable A proven track record of service improvement with strong commercial acumen Exceptional leadership across multi-disciplinary teams Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously This is an exciting time to join, as this well-established care provider enters a new phase of growth. The role of Residential Home Manager is offering £60,000 – £70,000 per annum, with excellent benefits and an achievable bonus, depending on experience. If you are interested in applying for this role, please click Apply Now