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We are looking for a driven Contract Manager with solid experience in managing commercial grounds maintenance work. Are you looking for your next career move to a large, well-established company? If this sounds like you, then keep reading…

We have a brand new opportunity for a Contract Manager based around Southampton.

We have a team of up to 40 Contract Managers and CM designates across the UK, reporting to a team of Regional Operations Managers. This team delivers high-quality grounds maintenance services and acquires additional business.

What you’ll achieve:

• Reporting to a Senior Contract Manager, managing Field Teams and directly employed staff to ensure grounds maintenance work is delivered on time and to standard.
• Recruiting and training Field Teams in 'Ways of Working' and quality standards.
• Monitoring daily work quality of Field Teams.
• Line and performance management of staff.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Providing management reports.
• Pricing, selling, and managing landscaping and grounds maintenance projects, including additional works and large landscaping projects.
• Developing relationships with local client decision-makers.
• Accurately pricing new maintenance sites during tenders.
• Supervising additional works on existing sites.

What we offer:

We create an inspiring environment and reward employees for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Recognition as a 'world-class' employer for employee engagement, ranked #16 in the 2023 'Top 100 Large Companies to Work For'.
• Certified B-Corp status, demonstrating our commitment to social and environmental standards.
• Support for initiatives like 'The Race at Work Charter', 'Ban the Box', 'The Armed Forces Covenant', and 'Disability Confident'.
• Investing 5% of profits into the Evergreen Fund for sustainability.
• Aiming to plant 1,000,000 trees, operate a fully electric fleet, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2025.
• Two personal volunteering days, matched fundraising up to £500.

Perks and Benefits:

• Free or subsidised gym memberships.
• Nursery vouchers, cycle-to-work scheme, travel loans.
• Bupa support, free flu jabs, private GP service, Calm app subscription.
• Supportive, collaborative environment with training and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working, breakfast Mondays, dog-friendly Fridays.
• Financial benefits including bonuses, Wagestream, employee shares.

Who we’re seeking:

We welcome applications from current Contract Managers seeking progression or from those who own grounds maintenance businesses looking to join a national company. Management experience and a solid background in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or horticulture are essential.