At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new premium addiction treatment facility and build a compassionate team.
- Company: Delamere Health, the UK's first purpose-built residential addiction clinic.
- Benefits: Market-leading salary, supportive culture, and significant autonomy.
- Other info: Join a pioneering organisation with a commitment to compassionate care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while shaping the future of addiction treatment.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in healthcare management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As featured in recent press coverage: a £30m facility creating 60 new healthcare jobs is under construction in Nottingham. This is the role at its heart. Delamere Health, founded in 2020 and the UK's only purpose-built residential addiction treatment clinic, has just broken ground on its second facility in Nottinghamshire. The 32-bed centre is being developed on the former Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue HQ in Bestwood, with Caddick Construction appointed as main contractor. Once operational at the end of 2027, it will support up to 416 people a year. At £30m, it is the largest investment of its kind in UK addiction treatment, and a purpose-built facility set to become the flagship addiction treatment centre in Europe.
The Organisation Founded by Martin Preston, whose own experience of addiction shaped a deeply personal vision for what treatment should look like, Delamere set out to do things differently. Too often, people experiencing addiction are met with shame, judgement or environments that feel clinical and intimidating. Delamere was built as the alternative: compassionate, evidence-led treatment in a purpose-built environment where guests feel safe, respected and able to begin the work of recovery. The Cheshire clinic has treated more than 1,400 guests and operates at 100% occupancy. The Nottingham facility will sit within a 4.7-hectare landscaped setting with therapy spaces, communal areas, gardens and quiet reflection zones. Delamere is privately owned and founder-led. Martin remains highly involved and is unwavering in his commitment to maintaining the culture, standards and reputation of the organisation as it grows.
The Role General Manager (Registered Manager) Reports to: Founder and CEO, Martin Preston Location: Nottinghamshire, with significant time at the Cheshire clinic during the pre-opening period Package: Market-leading, seldom seen within addiction services. This is not a standard Registered Manager appointment. Delamere is seeking a leader who can run a substantial, premium business unit with the autonomy and accountability of a chief executive, combining operational intelligence, commercial acumen and genuine human warmth in equal measure. You will join Delamere ahead of the Nottingham opening, spending time embedding at the Cheshire clinic from Autumn 2026 before leading the new facility from launch. That pre-opening period is a deliberate, purposeful investment in your success, not a token handover.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Building and leading a circa 60-person organisation with clarity, discipline and operational rigour
General Manager in Nottingham employer: Delamere
Delamere Health is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the UK's only purpose-built residential addiction treatment clinic in Nottingham. With a strong commitment to compassionate care and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from market-leading packages, significant growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those seeking recovery. The organisation's founder-led approach ensures that values of respect and warmth are at the forefront, making it a rewarding place to work.
