Commissioning Manager

Commissioning General Manager – Care Home\n\nLocation: Peterborough\n\nSalary: £65,000 per annum plus £15,000 bonus\n\nWe are working with a leading elderly care provider who are seeking an experienced Commissioning General Manager to take full operational responsibility for the setup and opening of a brand-new, high-quality care home in Peterborough.\n\nThis is a key leadership appointment, responsible for driving the service from pre-opening through to stabilisation, embedding strong operational foundations, building occupancy, and ensuring full regulatory compliance from day one.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Commissioning General Manager, you will be responsible for:\n\n * Leading the full commissioning process from build completion through to opening and operational maturity\n\n * Recruiting, onboarding, and developing a high-performing care and support team\n\n * Driving occupancy growth through effective local networking and stakeholder engagement\n\n * Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and preparing the service for inspection\n\n * Establishing robust clinical, operational, and quality governance frameworks\n\n * Working closely with senior leadership to ensure a successful and sustainable launch\n\n * Embedding a strong, person-centred culture across the service\n\nAbout You\n\nWe are looking for an experienced leader who can take full ownership of a new service. You will likely have:\n\n * Previous experience as a Home Manager or Commissioning Manager within elderly care\n\n * A proven track record of opening or stabilising care homes or similar services\n\n * Strong commercial awareness with a focus on occupancy and sustainability\n\n * In-depth understanding of CQC regulations and compliance requirements\n\n * Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate teams from scratch\n\n * A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * £65,000 per annum plus £15,000 bonus\n\n * Opportunity to lead a flagship new-build care service\n\n * Strong support from an established regional leadership team\n\n * Full autonomy to shape culture, systems, and operational standards\n\n * Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation\n\nIf you are interested in leading a commissioning project and building a high-quality care service from the ground up, please get in touch with Ben Watkins at Aiyara Partners for a confidential discussion or apply directly