Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

Medirest Signature; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent grounds maintenance provider is seeking a Corporate Contract Manager in Birmingham. This dynamic role involves leading teams in service delivery, managing budgets, and collaborating across the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in grounds maintenance management and seek to drive productivity and quality service. The company offers a competitive salary, career progression, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal

Qualifications

• Proven manager with an entrepreneurial appetite.
• In-depth understanding of landscape and horticultural management.
• Demonstrable track record of managing Grounds Maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate teams for high service delivery.
• Responsible for contract accounts and reporting.
• Oversee recruitment and compliance checks.
• Budget planning and management.
• Collaborate with operations managers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strategic outlook

IT Skills (Microsoft Office, Google systems)

Experience in Grounds Maintenance

Job description

Corporate Contract Manager West Midlands

£38000.00 to £42000.00 Per Annum

Full Time

Are you a Leader? Are you Proactive? Are you Results-Driven?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Contract Manager based in the Midlands area to support the Head of Operations with the management and delivery of a prestigious grounds maintenance contract to include management of staff & budgets and planning the tasks & resources to ensure the provision of a high-quality, efficient and safe service.

This position is for a proven manager who wants to develop themselves and progress within this area of the UK, with Glendale having in place a strategic plan to grow the business regionally.

Most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year and Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year, has revenues of £60 million.

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in grounds and estate maintenance, landscaping and tree care & management. We are a green business with "green thinking" at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk.

Who are you

A self-motivated and experienced Contract Manager with perseverance and an entrepreneurial appetite.

An in-depth understanding of landscape and horticultural management

A strategic outlook driving continuous service improvement and efficiencies

IT skills with a good understanding of Microsoft Office / Google systems

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of managing Grounds Maintenance teams, being able to drive productivity and ensuring that the workforce provides a quality service.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

Based in the Midlands this is a dynamic and hands-on role involving taking the lead on the delivery of our services, monitoring the progress of the teams on-site and taking quick and effective action to maintain both high productivity and client satisfaction across a wide range of static and mobile commercial sites.

Manage and motivate your teams (static / site based and mobile) to deliver the highest possible levels of service.

Responsible for the Contract accounts and production of weekly and monthly reports.

Recruitment of permanent staff.

Daily liaison with Client Officers.

Overseeing system compliance and quality checks.

Organising teams and rotas to produce effective works schedules and ensure delivery

Taking a leading role in health and safety.

Budget planning, preparation and management.

You will not be working in isolation, you will be liaising and collaborating with regional and national operations managers and colleagues about activities across the Midlands

What can Glendale offer you?

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid working where appropriate

Career progression, training and development

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day-to-day spending

How to Apply

Feel like you could bring some fresh ideas to the table we want to hear from you. Please apply with a letter of application and CV to [e-mail]

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Glendale is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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