General Manager - Grounds Maintenance Contract Specialist

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job Description

General Manager - Grounds Maintenance Contract Specialist
Location: London (within the M25), United Kingdom, with regular travel across the region - flexible on the exact base.
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 40 Hours a week

Are you an accomplished leader with expertise in grounds maintenance, ready to step into a pivotal General Manager role? This opportunity offers the chance to drive strategic leadership, shape service excellence, and foster growth within an established high-profile landscaping contract with multiple sites across London.

As a General Manager, you will lead with vision, ensuring the seamless delivery of operational excellence, client satisfaction, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

1. Take the reins of multi-site contracts, delivering exceptional strategic management and operational oversight.
2. Be the trusted partner clients turn to, building strong, long-term relationships that drive success.
3. Lead and inspire a high-performing management team, cultivating collaboration, innovation, and growth.
4. Shape the financial future, excelling in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to ensure sustained success.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the grounds maintenance, landscaping, construction, facilities, or services sector is required.
• Strong operational and strategic expertise in multi-site contract and commercial management.
• High-level competency in IT systems for financial reporting and presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and build relationships.
• Ability to meet vetting standards for government contracts and access to sensitive data.
• Full clean driving licence.

Why join us?
As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Adapt according to role.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Health Care Cash Plan: Private health and insurance cover opt in.
• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.