Commissioning Operations Manager

Commissioning Operations Manager
£60,000 plus care allowance and PRP
Lowestoft, Suffolk

Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Commissioning Operations Manager for a private healthcare provider, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk.

This is a crucial role focused on ensuring our new care homes open successfully, achieve strong occupancy levels quickly, and deliver an exceptional first impression to residents, families, and stakeholders. You will oversee the full operational setup, ensuring the homes meet all regulatory requirements, are fully staffed, and deliver exceptional care from the outset. Your role will involve embedding company values and quality standards, and creating a safe, supportive environment for residents. You will lead all aspects of the commissioning process with a clear focus on filling beds and establishing a strong market presence.

Successful candidates will:

1. Proven experience in managing operations in a care home or similar healthcare setting
2. A track record in commissioning or turning around services
3. Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff to deliver exceptional service
4. Strong knowledge of financial management, compliance, and regulatory requirements in the care home industry
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
6. Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to achieve business objectives
7. Knowledge of best practices in quality care and environment for elderly residents
8. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
9. Hold a full UK driving licence

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

1. NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience, desirable but not essential.
2. Proven experience in managing operations in a care home or similar healthcare setting
3. A track record in commissioning or turning around services
4. Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff to deliver exceptional service
5. Strong knowledge of financial management, compliance, and regulatory requirements in the care home industry
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
7. Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to achieve business objectives
8. Knowledge of best practices in quality care and environment for elderly residents
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
10. Hold a full UK driving licence

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.