Arboriculture Contract Manager

Application Close Date: 31/12/2022 (Closed)

Arboriculture Contract Manager – Kent

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 a great new opportunity for an Arboriculture Contract Manager to support the General Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Contract, planning the tasks and resources to ensure a high-quality, efficient and safe service.

And 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, has revenues of £45 million.

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. 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.

Who are you?

• A self-motivated Contract Manager with perseverance and an entrepreneurial appetite.
• The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of managing arboricultural teams, being able to drive productivity and ensuring that the workforce provides a quality service.
• A strategic outlook driving continuous improvement and efficiencies
• Working with commercial and non-commercial clients.
• A good understanding of Microsoft Office / Google systems would be preferred.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You…

• This is a hands-on role involving taking the lead on the delivery of our arboriculture services in the Kent area, monitoring the progress of teams on-site and taking quick and effective action to maintain both high productivity and client satisfaction.
• Responsible for the Contract accounts and production of weekly and monthly reports.
• Organise staff and teams to deliver the service
• Recruitment of both seasonal and permanent staff
• Liaison with Client Officers
• Overseeing system compliance and quality checks
• Organising teams and rotas
• Taking a leading role in health and safety

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

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 recruitment@parkwood-holdings.co.uk.

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.