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Planning & Systems Lead

Parkwood Holdings Limited

Chorley

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading company in green services is seeking a Planning & Systems Lead in Chorley. This role involves optimizing operations through data management and analysis, providing vital support to the business's Commercial Division. Candidates should have strong IT skills and a proactive approach, with opportunities for career progression and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Free gym membership

Hybrid working

Employee health cash plan

Discount portal

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

Strong IT skills, particularly in Google Sheets and MS Excel.
Attention to detail and data accuracy.
Effective communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

Providing first-line contact for Contract Managers and handling system issues.
Updating management systems for data accuracy and contract compliance.
Analyzing operational performance and system compliance.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Tools

Google Sheets

MS Excel

Planning & System Lead

Location: Chorley, with an option for remote / hybrid working arrangements to suit.

Salary: £30,000 plus benefits

Are you organised with a grounds maintenance or logistics background? Proactive? Analytical?

Glimpse into the Role Awaiting You

At Glendale, we have a great opportunity for a Planning & Systems Lead. You will be part of our nationwide Systems Team, supporting the overall business and its fast-growing Commercial Division, with the optimisation of operations through the use of the company's management systems and technology.

The role provides a vital link between operational contract management, systems, and the senior management team. You will receive full in-house training but will need to demonstrate competence and confidence with data management and analysis. You will also play an ongoing role in the development of the systems and their features.

Most importantly, you will be joining a company that offers valuable career prospects and invests in its people.

About Glendale

Glendale is a family-owned company delivering 'green services' throughout Great Britain. Our activities include grounds management, landscaping, countryside/estates management, horticulture, and arboriculture. Glendale is a leading business in the green sector, having won Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year and Supreme Business of the Year 2025.

Founded in 1989, Glendale has a long history of providing grounds maintenance services to local authorities and private sector customers. We pride ourselves on high-quality service and also deliver a wide range of green services, including countryside and estate management, landscaping, tree services, and arboriculture.

Revenues are expected to reach around £70 million in 2025. Our core business remains public sector contracts, with an increasing focus on our commercial division. Our strategic goal is to grow our order book to £250 million.

We are committed to the environment and are a Carbon Neutral business. Our activities aim to improve the environment, from maintaining local parks and open spaces to ensuring tree safety and sustainable landscape design.

The Scheduling Service Coordinator will focus on:

Providing first-line contact for Contract Managers, handling system issues, and directing queries.
Updating management systems like Glendale Live for data accuracy and contract compliance.
Optimising routing efficiency using the 'Routing Alpha' algorithm.
Analyzing operational performance and system compliance.
Using bespoke dashboard reports to assess performance and identify improvement areas.
Assisting with operational route planning for new business.
Training operational teams in system use.
Building relationships with stakeholders to understand client requirements.
Developing technical knowledge to guide scheduling and routing.
Proactively identifying improvements and proposing new ways of working.
Ensuring teams follow agreed processes.
Reviewing maintenance schedules and discussing improvements with management.
Providing data and trend analysis support.

The Candidate

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Strong IT skills, particularly in Google Sheets and MS Excel.
Attention to detail and data accuracy.
Effective communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
Understanding of reactive and planned maintenance works for effective planning within SLAs/KPIs.

What Glendale Can Offer You