Registered Manager & Business Development
Location: South East London (Stratford & Kent)
Benefits: £25,000 + performance bonus & uncapped commission (OTE £38,500+ Year 1)
Work Type: Flexible working (part-time or full-time)
About the role
We are recruiting for a Registered Manager to join a newly launched premium social care franchise delivering a private, concierge-style membership service.
This is a foundational leadership role within a start-up environment. While the business has a dedicated Business Development Lead, the Registered Manager will play a key role in shaping the service, ensuring regulatory excellence, and supporting sustainable growth.
The position is primarily compliance and service-led, with an expectation of commercial awareness within a premium, private-pay model.
Role focus
Approximately 70% Registered Manager and complianceApproximately 30% strategic growth support and commercial input
Registered Manager responsibilities
- Register with CQC as the Registered Manager
- Lead CQC registration, inspections, and ongoing compliance
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Ensure the service consistently meets regulatory standards
- Work closely with the Director on assessments and care design
- Oversee safe, high-quality service delivery
- Embed a culture aligned with a premium, concierge-style offering
Strategic and commercial responsibilities
- Support the Business Development Lead in client and partnership meetings where required
- Provide operational and regulatory input into the growth strategy
- Contribute to the development of the Elite tier service
- Support partnership onboarding from a compliance perspective
Essential requirements
- Eligibility to register with CQC
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and governance frameworks
- Experience in domiciliary or private social care
- Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to travel to Stratford and Kent as required
Compensation structure
To reflect the foundational nature of this role, Year 1 includes a structured performance model designed to balance early-stage stability with long-term earning potential.
Phase 1: Months 1–6
- £3,000 performance bonus at Month 3
- £3,000 performance bonus at Month 6
Bonuses are linked to key milestones such as supporting the establishment of referral partnerships, successful onboarding of initial Elite tier clients, and achieving operational and compliance readiness.
Phase 2: Month 7 onwards
- 1.5% uncapped commission on generated revenue
The commission applies to both new revenue and the portfolio established during the initial phase, providing earning momentum as the service scales.
Estimated Year 1 OTE is £38,500+, with uncapped upside as recurring revenue grows.
What’s on offer
- Flexible working arrangements, including some remote working
- Structured bonus protection during the foundation stage
- Uncapped commission as the service grows
- Opportunity to shape and build a premium social care brand
- Professional development and qualification support
- Long-term progression as the business expands
How to apply
If you are eligible to register with CQC and are looking for a Registered Manager role within a growing, premium service model, we would love to hear from you.
Suitable applicants will be contacted for a friendly, informal conversation.