General Manager

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

Job summary

A specialist landscaping company is seeking a General Manager to lead their tree planting business in Radlett. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in operational management and sales development, with a proven track record in landscaping or environmental services. Responsibilities include overseeing a high-performing team, exceeding financial targets, and driving new business development. This is a permanent full-time role offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven background in operational or commercial leadership.
• Experience in landscaping, construction, or environmental services preferred.
• Highly organised with strong numerical and IT skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and proactive with a hands-on leadership style.
• Strong planning, multitasking, and time management abilities.

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.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to support growth.

Skills

Operational management

Sales development

Project delivery

Strong numerical skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

General Manager - Tree Planting & Landscaping Services

Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
Salary: £58,000 per 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

Job Info

Job Title:

General Manager

Company:

PPM Recruitment

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire

Posted:

Jul 30th 2025

Closes:

Aug 30th 2025

Sector:

Agriculture

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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