Commissioning General Manager – Care Home
Location: Dundee
Salary: £75,000 per annum plus 20% performance 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 Dundee.
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 relevant Scottish regulatory requirements where applicable) 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 regulatory compliance standards
- 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
- £75,000 per annum plus 20% performance 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.
Pay: £70,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
