Application Close Date: 10/05/2019 (Closed)

Assistant Contract Manager

Orbit Housing, Stratford-Upon-Avon

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader providing green services to private and public sector businesses.

Reporting to the Contract Manager and based in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective running of all aspects of Grounds Management teams running out of the Glendale Stratford-Upon-Avon Depot.

The Opportunity

Taking responsibility for the implementation of work planning systems on the contract, vehicle and machinery management and effective implementation of the company’s Health & Safety policy and associated procedures. The role will also require involvement in HR processes and helping to establish training programmes for employees. The successful candidate will be required to build solid relationships with Park Friends groups and the Client Officers, amongst others.

The Person

Candidates must be well organised and be effective in multi tasking. Working on their own initiative and problem solving skills will be key. Furthermore they need to possess excellent leadership ability, enthusiasm effective people management and communication skills. Candidates should ideally have, or be working towards, a Horticultural or Landscaping qualification and have a good understanding of IT systems.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• 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
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

Glendale is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

How to Apply

If you 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 recruit@glendale-services.co.uk

Closing Date

• 10 May 2019

About Glendale

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk.

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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.