Grounds & Landscaping Head of Department Business Manager

AWD online; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities service provider in Wednesbury is seeking a Grounds & Landscaping Head of Department Business Manager to lead their team. The role involves overseeing grounds maintenance operations, driving business growth, and ensuring high standards of service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development and experience managing grounds maintenance teams. A full UK driving licence and local travel is required. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary of £35,000 to £40,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing grounds maintenance or landscaping operations.
• Background in business development or sales within facilities or soft services sector.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the gardening and grounds maintenance team.
• Develop new business and maintain existing contracts.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication.

Skills

Leadership skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Excellent communication

Sales planning

Strong commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Team motivation

Job description

Grounds & Landscaping Head of Department Business Manager

An excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and self‑driven Grounds & Landscaping Head of Department Manager to lead a growing team, drive new business, and oversee grounds maintenance and soft services operations for a facilities service provider.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Business Development Manager, Facilities Services Manager, Landscaping Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, Soft Services Manager.

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum + Bonus Opportunities

Location: Wednesbury, West Midlands (Must live within a 30 minute drive to the office in Wednesbury)

Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel locally.

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Grounds & Landscaping Head of Department Business Manager with strong leadership skills, a commercial mindset, and experience in facilities or grounds maintenance.

As a Grounds & Landscaping Head of Department Business Manager you will oversee daily operations, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality grounds maintenance services while driving new business opportunities across the West Midlands.

The Grounds & Landscaping Head of Department Business Manager will work closely with the sales team to expand client relationships, secure new commercial contracts, and maintain excellent service standards.

Duties

• Lead and Manage Teams: Oversee the gardening and grounds maintenance team to ensure high service delivery.
• Drive Business Growth: Develop new business and maintain existing contracts within the facilities sector.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and support.
• Sales Planning: Prepare annual business and quarterly sales plans aligned with KPIs.
• Monitor Competitors: Track market trends and competitor performance to maximise business opportunities.
• Networking: Attend networking events and represent the company at industry functions.
• Tender Management: Produce and submit professional tender documents for new contracts.
• Performance Review: Participate in monthly business reviews and sales meetings to evaluate progress.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience of managing grounds maintenance or landscaping operations.
• A background in business development or sales within the facilities or soft services sector.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and results‑driven approach.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams effectively.
• Confident in networking and building client relationships.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive, positive attitude.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally.

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

Job Ref: AWDO-P13981