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Executive Director of Care Services
As Executive Director of Care Services, you are joining Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life. Anchor has over 60 years’ experience, 121 care homes, and more than 10,000 colleagues supporting 65,000 residents nationwide. We believe in enhancing the lives of our residents through compassionate support, vibrant community engagement, and a strong commitment to their independence and well-being.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to give more people in later life a home where they love living.
The below video showcases the different types of housing offer Anchor provide.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a visionary, values-driven leader to become Executive Director of Care Services. This role offers a unique chance to lead a directorate of over 7,500 colleagues, overseeing our £300m national care portfolio and delivering exceptional, person-centred care across England.
You will:
- Shape and deliver our Care Strategy 2024–2029
- Champion innovation and excellence in residential and dementia care
- Lead with compassion, integrity, and a strong commercial mindset
- Inspire frontline teams to create vibrant communities where residents thrive
Why This Role Matters
As Executive Director of Care Services, you will play a pivotal role in:
- Setting the standard for quality and safety across our homes
- Ensuring financial and operational sustainability
- Building strong relationships with regulators, local authorities, and stakeholders
- Influencing the national conversation on care for older people
What We’re Looking For
You will bring:
- Executive-level experience in the UK care sector
- A proven track record of leading large, complex care operations
- Deep knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, and care delivery models
- Strategic and commercial acumen, combined with a passion for people
- A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that inspires trust and excellence
Download Candidate Information Pack
If you share our ambition to transform housing and care for older people and have the leadership skills to deliver it, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about the role, Anchor’s Care Strategy and how to apply in our Candidate Information Pack.
How to Apply
Please note that our Executive Search partner, Compass Carter Osborne (CCO), are managing the recruitment of this role. Your application will be handled directly and discreetly by CCO, and by applying you understand that your information will be shared with CCO.
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