Tree Care Manager

Bawden Tree Care; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tree Care Manager to lead their arboricultural team. This role focuses on maximizing profitability while maintaining high standards in tree care. You'll supervise projects, identify sales opportunities, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, alongside a passion for conservation. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the environment and community.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and leadership skills required for managing teams.
• Ability to understand and comply with environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maximize profitability by maintaining high arboricultural standards.
• Support sales goals and monitor performance in tree surgery services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership and management skills

Good communication skills

Negotiation skills

Business and financial acumen

Understanding of environmental law

Physical fitness for outdoor work

Interest in conservation and the environment

Creativity

Job description

Bawden Tree Care Durrington, England, United Kingdom

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Job Profile

Tree Care Manager

Purpose of the Job

The Tree Care Manager's role is to maximize profitability for the Bawden Group by maintaining high arboricultural standards and supporting overall business management.

The Tree Care Manager supports this through:

1. Supervision to ensure work is completed within budget and on time.
2. Identifying sales opportunities, marketing, and maintaining client databases.
3. Translating specifications, drawings, and estimates into completed works.
4. Preparing tenders, costings, and pricing for new projects.
5. Supporting arboricultural staff daily.
6. Organizing and overseeing new and remedial works.
7. Promoting health and safety procedures.
8. Promoting quality assurance systems.
9. Providing arboricultural advice to clients.
10. Performing other duties to support services.
11. Developing relationships with clients and suppliers.

Reports to: Directors of the Bawden Group.

Leadership

The Manager must build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and directors, and guide staff on arboricultural issues and safe equipment use.

Customer Focus

Deliver proactive, quality service to all customers, ensuring queries are resolved satisfactorily and quality standards are met.

Monitor compliance, conduct audits, and produce reports on quality.

Sales and Management

Support sales goals, monitor performance, and set pricing strategies. Promote the group's tree surgery services.

Personnel Management

Assist in staff recruitment, support team development, address performance issues, and support disciplinary procedures.

Operations Management

Implement operational policies, manage staff and subcontractors, ensure equipment safety, and ensure legal compliance. Lead workflow management and team performance evaluations.

Health and Safety

Enforce safety standards, conduct risk assessments, develop contingency plans, and ensure compliance with legislation.

Training

Participate in and recommend training initiatives, attend courses, and develop personal skills to enhance industry knowledge.

Candidate Requirements

• Organizational skills and practical work approach
• Interest in conservation and the environment
• Creativity
• Physical fitness for outdoor work
• Leadership and management skills
• Good communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Business and financial acumen
• Understanding of environmental law

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider