Regional Manager

  • Stephen James Consulting
  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • Jul 30, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Stephen James Consulting continues to work with one of its established elderly care providers in the search for an experienced and dynamic Regional Manager to support a portfolio of five residential, dementia and nursing homes across the Essex region.

This is a pivotal leadership role, and forms part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) you will play a key role in supporting Home Managers, maintaining exceptional care standards, driving quality improvements, along with contributing to the long term success of the operational outcomes across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing leadership and operational oversight across a portfolio of nursing, residential and dementia care homes

  • Providing strong clinical leadership to support safe, effective and person-centred care

  • Supporting and developing Home Managers to deliver high-quality services

  • Driving improvements in CQC outcomes, clinical governance and regulatory compliance

  • Monitoring performance, identifying risk, and implementing corrective action plans

  • Supporting services through clinical, staffing and operational challenges

  • Working closely with senior leadership to deliver agreed quality and business objectives

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • Proven experience as a Regional Manager within elderly care

  • Registered Nurse qualification with an active NMC PIN - Not Essential

  • Strong track record of improving quality, stabilising services and supporting Home Managers

  • Excellent knowledge of CQC regulations, clinical governance and compliance frameworks

  • A supportive but robust leadership style with strong communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive yet ambitious provider where quality, governance and leadership development are genuinely valued.

The role offers a salary of £70,000 £75,000 per annum + Car Allowance dependent on experience.

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