Commissioning Manager

Commissioning General Manager – Care Home

Location: Northallerton

Salary: £70,000 per annum

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 Northallerton.

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

• Salary of £70,000 per annum
• 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.