Commissioning General Manager

Autonomy to shape a new home | Senior leadership remit | Strong bonus potential | Long-term stability

If you are an experienced General Manager looking to lead a high-end care service from the ground up, this role offers genuine autonomy, strong financial reward, and the chance to build a culture you are proud of. You will take full ownership of a newly opened, luxury care home, with the backing of an established operator that invests in quality leadership.

This General Manager role combines commercial accountability with meaningful impact. You will have the authority to set standards, build a high-performing leadership team, and create a home known for both outstanding care and exceptional resident experience.

• Salary £90,000–£95,000 per annum.
• Performance-related bonus of up to 50% of salary.
• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, dependent on length of service.
• Private medical insurance and company sick pay.
• Life assurance and pension with employer contributions.
• Reimbursement of professional registration fees where applicable.

You will be joining a well-capitalised, quality-led care provider operating purpose-built, premium homes. The organisation is focused on long-term sustainability, strong governance, and empowering General Managers to run their services with integrity and accountability.

• Hold full accountability for care quality, compliance, occupancy, team engagement, and financial performance.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary management team to deliver consistently high standards of care and hospitality.
• Drive occupancy and reputation through proactive leadership, community engagement, and collaboration with sales teams.
• Maintain strong regulatory relationships and ensure the home achieves and sustains high inspection outcomes.

• Proven experience as a General Manager within care, healthcare, or a comparable regulated environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing large teams and full operational and financial accountability.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or equivalent, completed or in progress.

If you are exploring your next senior leadership move and want a role with real influence and long-term potential, we would welcome a conversation. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion, even if your CV is not fully up to date.