Commissioning Home Manager (Nursing Home)
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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
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