Grounds Account Manager

Churchill Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Grounds Account Manager for the Birmingham area. The role involves overseeing multiple housing association contracts, managing a team of Groundsmen, and ensuring high standards in service delivery. Candidates must possess solid interpersonal and leadership skills, along with previous grounds management experience. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including employee ownership and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company sick pay

Life assurance cover

Ongoing training and development

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication and people management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and influence at a senior level.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong client relationships with high satisfaction.
• Manage, recruit, and coach local service teams.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures and legislation are adhered to.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership skills

Grounds Management experience

Commercial awareness

IT literacy

Job description

Location: Birmingham and surrounding Midlands regions

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £40,000 per annum + car or car allowance

We are looking for an experienced Grounds Account Manager to join our growing Chequers division in Birmingham and surrounding Midlands regions, overseeing multiple housing association contracts comprising of residential and communal sites.

In the role of Grounds Account Manager you’ll be managing a team of Groundsmen, ensuring their sites are properly supervised and that the specified grounds standards are met and maintained to a high level. No two days will be the same. When you’re dealing with people there’s never a dull moment, and you’ll use your strong interpersonal skills to support and develop your team.

As Grounds Account Manager you’ll be :

• Maintaining strong client relationship with high levels of satisfaction
• Providing and maintaining the quality-of-service delivery
• Managing, recruiting, and coaching local service teams
• Carrying out ad-hoc and regular activities such as projects, reports, audits as required by and to support the Operations Manager
• Be responsible for ensuring Health & Safety procedures and legislation is adhered to
• Looking for opportunities for continuous improvement, cost savings and account growth
• Managing sub-contractors and additional ad-hoc works
• Managing a fleet of vehicles for the team

As Grounds Account Manager you’ll have :

• Excellent interpersonal communication and people management skills
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to forward plan, work under pressure and influence at a senior level
• Previous Grounds Management experience
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety systems
• Ability to work to tight timescales
• Strong commercial awareness, financial management, and IT literacy
• Passionate, flexible, trustworthy, and innovative.

What we offer you

The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what you’ll get :

• Employee Ownership – You are part of our success!
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company sick pay
• Maternity and paternity leave support
• Life assurance cover
• 24 / 7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days per year – Give back to a cause that matters to you
• Exclusive perks and discounts – More than 250 deals available
• Ongoing training and development – From apprenticeships to leadership programs
• Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion – Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way
• Recognition and rewards – Celebrating our shining stars all year round

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.

Please note : Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role