Head of Care Homes Division

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**Head of Care Homes Division**

We’re Hiring: Head of Care Homes Division

Are you a dynamic business leader with the strategic vision, commercial acumen, and leadership presence to shape a high-impact division? We’re looking for a Head of Care Homes Division to spearhead growth, forge lasting partnerships, and lead with purpose in one of the UK’s most vital service sectors.

This role is a rare opportunity to influence the direction of an entire business stream—driving commercial success, operational excellence, and meaningful impact in the care home market. If you’re ready to lead at the highest level and leave a lasting legacy, we want to hear from you.

**What’s the role about?**

As our Head of Care Homes Division, you’ll take end-to-end responsibility for driving growth and performance. You’ll define the strategy, lead high-level stakeholder relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of our care home proposition. This is a senior leadership position with full ownership of results and impact—spanning sales, operations, people, and innovation.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- ** Setting Strategy**: Define and deliver a growth strategy for the Care Homes Division that aligns with organisational goals and industry trends.
- ** Driving Commercial Performance**: Own and manage the division’s P&L, ensuring strong financial health through business development, client retention, and operational efficiency.
- ** Leading High-Performing Teams**: Inspire, mentor, and develop teams at all levels, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
- ** Building Strategic Partnerships**: Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry bodies.
- ** Overseeing Key Operations**: Lead on tenders, contracts, onboarding processes, and service innovation, ensuring exceptional standards and outcomes.
- ** Representing the Division**: Be a visible and credible ambassador at industry events, roundtables, and forums—positioning our brand as a sector leader.
- ** Monitoring KPIs and Insights**: Use data to inform decisions, forecast trends, and report on performance to the Executive Team.
- ** Championing Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Work closely with internal departments (HR, Finance, Operations, Marketing) to deliver seamless client solutions.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Proven experience in a senior business development or sales role
- Strong background in catering, food production, or service delivery
- A “hunter” mentality with a track record of winning new business
- First-class communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- A hands-on leader with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Commercially confident with strong financial acumen and contract negotiation skills
- A confident project manager who can juggle priorities and hit deadlines
- A strong track record of strategic planning, revenue growth, and team leadership
- Proven ability to lead change, build trust, and manage complexity
- Comfortable working in the field, building relationships face-to-face
- A clean driving licence and flexible working approach

**Bonus points for**:
Knowledge of the care home sector and its commercial landscape

An existing network of contacts within care

Existing relationships and influence within the care home sector

**Why join us?**

You’ll be part of a fast-growing, values-led business that’s passionate about food, service, and care. This is your chance to make a real impact—shaping how we support care homes and helping us grow from strength to strength.

Location: TBC

Hours: Full-time

**Salary**: Competitive - to be confirmed

Reports to: CEO