Job Title: Commissioning Manager New Residential Care HomeLocation: Ipswich, SuffolkContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Performance-Based IncentivesStart Date: ASAPAbout the Role We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and results-driven Commissioning Manager to lead the successful launch and operational setup of a brand-new 60-bed residential care home in Ipswich. The home will cater exclusively to elderly residents with a focus on private fee payers, delivering the highest standards of person-centered care and premium living.As the Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the commissioning process from pre-opening planning through to full operational handover. You will work closely with the provider s senior leadership team to ensure a smooth opening, successful occupancy uptake, full regulatory compliance, and the creation of a strong, values-led team culture.Commissioning Manager Key Responsibilities Project Management: Oversee all aspects of the care home s commissioning, including infrastructure readiness, staffing, CQC registration, and service mobilisation.Act as the primary liaison with construction teams, local authorities, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Regulatory Compliance: Lead the process for obtaining CQC registration.Ensure all regulatory, legislative, and safeguarding requirements are met from day one. Staffing and Culture: Recruit, onboard, and train the full staffing complement, including the Home Man