Grounds & Landscaping Head Of Department Business Manager

PPM Recruitment; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities services provider in Wednesbury is seeking a Grounds & Landscaping Head of Department Business Manager. The role involves overseeing operations, managing a maintenance team, and driving new business opportunities. Candidates must have experience in grounds maintenance, strong leadership skills, and be willing to travel locally. This full-time position offers a salary between £35,000 to £40,000 per annum plus bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing grounds maintenance or landscaping operations.
• A background in business development or sales within the facilities sector.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the gardening and grounds maintenance team to ensure high service delivery.
• Develop new business and maintain existing contracts within the facilities sector.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and support.

Skills

Team Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Sales Planning

Negotiation Skills

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

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: You will need a 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

Please call or send a CV to apply