Commissioning Home Manager (Nursing Home)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
SALARY
£80,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Commissioning of nursing homes NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) Care management qualification (SVQ/NVQ Level 5, RMA, Diploma Level 5) Registration and inspection processes (CI / CQC / Care Inspectorate) Team recruitment and culture building Budget management and occupancy growth Stakeholder management Clinical leadership

FULL DESCRIPTION

Commissioning Home Manager (Nursing Home)

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Commissioning Home Manager to play a pivotal role in the development and launch of a new, purpose-built nursing home in Edinburgh.

  • Salary up to £80,000 per annum (inclusive of performance-related bonus)
  • Full Time | Excellent Staff Benefits
  • Edinburgh

About the Commissioning Home Manager role and what's on offer

  • Permanent, full-time contract - 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with flexibility during commissioning phase)
  • Salary up to £80,000 per annum inclusive of performance-related bonus
  • Attractive bonus structure linked to successful commissioning milestones, occupancy growth, and quality outcomes
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Opportunity to lead a brand-new, purpose-built nursing home from pre-opening through to full occupancy
  • Full autonomy to recruit, develop, and shape a high-performing, values-led team
  • Strong senior management support throughout the commissioning and stabilisation phases
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
  • Genuine long-term career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

What we're looking for in a Commissioning Home Manager

  • Proven experience as a Commissioning Home Manager, or an experienced Nursing Home Manager with demonstrable commissioning or turnaround experience
  • NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) preferred
  • Exceptional non-nurse candidates will be considered where they can evidence significant experience commissioning nursing homes and leading clinical teams
  • Hold a recognised care management qualification (e.g. SVQ/NVQ Level 5, RMA, or Diploma Level 5)
  • Strong understanding of commissioning processes, registrations, and inspections (CI / CQC / Care Inspectorate)
  • Demonstrable experience recruiting teams from scratch and embedding strong culture and governance frameworks
  • Highly commercial, with a proven track record of driving occupancy, managing budgets, and delivering sustainable growth
  • Confident, visible leader with excellent stakeholder management skills, including regulators, local authorities, and families
  • Highly organised, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

How to Apply

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