Graduate Landscape and Estates Manager

The Environment Partnership; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Landscape and Estates Manager to join their dynamic team in Gateshead. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in Land Management projects, primarily for Homes England, where you will play a vital role in delivering essential estate management services. You will conduct site visits, assess hazards, and support contract management while utilizing bespoke software for effective project execution. The company promotes a flexible working environment, encouraging travel for projects and training. If you're passionate about landscape management and eager to develop your skills in a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing investments

Training opportunities

Social events

Qualifications

• Graduate role in landscape and estates management with a focus on health and safety.
• Opportunity to develop skills in contract procurement and invasive species management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to assess and mitigate hazards.
• Support management of maintenance contracts and monitor works.

Skills

Landscape and estates management

Health and safety management

Contract procurement and administration

Invasive non-native species management

Landscape audits

Education

Graduate degree in Landscape Management or related field

Tools

Bespoke management software

Job description

The successful applicant will provide a supporting role as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering Land Management projects, primarily for Homes England. Our Land Management team play a critical role in the delivery of the Homes England Estate Management Services Framework.

Homes England is responsible for an extensive and diverse portfolio of land across England. Sites range from greenfield land; woodlands; brownfield land; and derelict building complexes such as former hospitals.

The role will include regular site visits to assess, identify, record and mitigate hazards, record signage, identify encroachment, support the management of maintenance contracts, and procuring and monitoring works identified through the site inspections. All issues identified on site are recorded using bespoke management software, developed on behalf of Homes England. As a Graduate Landscape and Estates Manager you will be welcomed into our friendly and supportive team and develop skills in:

1. Landscape and estates management;
2. Health and safety management;
3. Contract procurement and administration;
4. Invasive non-native species;
5. Landscape audits.

Whilst our office is in Gateshead, we’re flexible about working arrangements and encourage travel to other TEP offices for projects, training, and social events.

As an equal opportunities employer we actively value diversity in our workforce and welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly those which are underrepresented in the sector. Even if you don’t feel you meet all the criteria for the role, we would still welcome your CV for discussion.

We hold investors in people gold standard accreditation and invest significantly into the health and wellbeing of our people.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates meeting the eligibility criteria.