Commissioning Manager

Commissioning General Manager – Care Home Location: Peterborough Salary: £65,000 per annum plus £15,000 bonus We 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. This 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. The Role As Commissioning General Manager, you will be responsible for: * Leading the full commissioning process from build completion through to opening and operational maturity * Recruiting, onboarding, and developing a high-performing care and support team * Driving occupancy growth through effective local networking and stakeholder engagement * Ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and preparing the service for inspection * Establishing robust clinical, operational, and quality governance frameworks * Working closely with senior leadership to ensure a successful and sustainable launch * Embedding a strong, person-centred culture across the service About You We are looking for an experienced leader who can take full ownership of a new service. You will likely have: * Previous experience as a Home Manager or Commissioning Manager within elderly care * A proven track record of opening or stabilising care homes or similar services * Strong commercial awareness with a focus on occupancy and sustainability * In-depth understanding of CQC regulations and compliance requirements * Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate teams from scratch * A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care What’s on Offer * £65,000 per annum plus £15,000 bonus * Opportunity to lead a flagship new-build care service * Strong support from an established regional leadership team * Full autonomy to shape culture, systems, and operational standards * Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation If 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