General Manager

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Job summary

A national tree supply company is seeking a driven General Manager for its Radlett location. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team in delivering landscaping projects and achieving budget targets. Strong experience in operational management and sales development is essential, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £58,000 per annum, with 22 days of holiday 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.

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.
• Manage assets, programmes, and contracts with precision.

Skills

Operational management

Sales development

Project delivery

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

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