General Manager

PPM Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a General Manager for a specialist tree supply and planting business in Radlett, Hertfordshire. This role involves overseeing operations, sales, and project delivery, with an emphasis on strategic growth and excellent team leadership. Candidates should have significant experience in operational leadership within landscaping or related fields. Competitive salary and benefits, including 22 holidays plus bank holidays.

Benefits

22 days holidays + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven background in operational or commercial leadership.
• Experience in landscaping, construction, or environmental services preferred.
• Highly organized with strong numerical and IT skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and proactive leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and exceed annual budget and financial targets.
• Lead a high-performing team across operations, sales, and project delivery.
• Drive new business development and identify key growth markets.
• Oversee tender submissions and ensure competitive pricing.
• Maintain and enhance health & safety and quality standards.

Skills

Operational leadership

Sales development

Project delivery

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

General Manager - Tree Planting & Landscaping Services

Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
Salary: 58,000per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and commercially minded General Manager to lead a long-established, specialist tree supply and planting business operating nationally.

This senior leadership role is ideal for someone with strong experience in operational management, sales development, and project delivery within landscaping, arboriculture, or a related green services environment. You'll be responsible for overseeing a business with a turnover of over 1 million, delivering projects ranging from 5k to 500k+, and will report directly to the Regional Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and exceed annual budget and financial targets

• Lead a high-performing team across operations, sales, and project delivery

• Drive new business development and identify key growth markets

• Oversee tender submissions and ensure competitive, accurate pricing

• Maintain and enhance health & safety and quality standards

• Manage assets, programmes, and contracts with precision

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to support growth

• Contribute to regional and national reporting and planning

About You:

• Proven background in operational or commercial leadership

• Experience in landscaping, construction, or environmental services preferred

• Highly organised with strong numerical and IT skills (Excel & Google Suite)

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Analytical and proactive with a hands-on leadership style

• Comfortable working across multiple sites and liaising with clients nationwide

• Strong planning, multitasking, and time management abilities

Role Details:

• Job Title: General Manager

• Location: Radlett

• Salary: 58,000 per annum

• Holidays: 22 days + bank holidays

• Pension: pension scheme