Residential Development Manager
If you’re a Registered Manager who thrives on opening new homes, setting standards from day one and building teams that actually deliver, this Residential Development Manager opportunity gives you the chance to do it repeatedly - with real impact and serious earning potential. At Compass Children’s Homes, this is a role where you take ownership from concept to completion. You’ll open new children’s homes, shape how they run, embed quality from the start, and then hand over to a permanent manager once everything is performing exactly as it should. We’re a values-led organisation that believes all children deserve a safe, caring, developmental environment, and that invests heavily in training, supervision and specialist consultation. You’ll have the chance to open multiple new homes, grow your career and shape services that genuinely change children’s lives. What’s in it for youEarn up to £24,000 bonus per home through a clear, outcome-driven structureOpportunity to open multiple homes and directly influence service quality at scaleWork in an organisation delivering consistently strong regulatory outcomesFull involvement in development projects from property through to operationAutonomy to lead new homes your way while maintaining high standardsClear progression through exposure to multiple site launches and leadership challengesYour responsibilities as Residential Development Manager as Compass Children’s HomesLead the full lifecycle of new homes from development through to successful openingOversee property setup including redesign, build and fit-out against key milestonesManage the full registration process with the relevant regulatory bodyRun each home operationally post-opening to establish high standards and stabilityEnsure delivery of safe, structured and child-centred care aligned to policiesRecruit, induct and transition a permanent manager and team before moving to the next projectWhat we’re looking for in a Residential Development ManagerLevel 5 qualification in Residential Leadership (or equivalent)Previous experience operating as a Registered Manager within children’s residential careStrong track record of achieving positive regulatory outcomesExperience leading new services, improvements or operational changeConfidence managing registration processes and compliance requirementsWorking hours: Full-time, flexibility required to support project delivery and home openings If you’re ready to step into a Residential Development Manager role and build, launch and shape high-performing homes, apply now.
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