Contract Manager

|Glendale

Location: South London

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Permanent: Full-time

Closing Date: Early applications advised

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Job Description

Glendale Managed Services is looking for an experienced Contract Manager to lead a major new grounds maintenance contract across South London.

This is a senior opportunity for someone with strong grounds maintenance experience who is ready to take responsibility for the operational and financial performance of a significant contract covering horticultural maintenance, infrastructure and cemetery management.

Reporting directly to the Regional Director, you’ll lead teams, manage budgets and resources, maintain high horticultural and safety standards and work closely with clients and local communities. 

About the Role

As Contract Manager, you’ll have full operational and financial accountability for the contract.

You’ll oversee the Service Delivery Team and ensure grounds maintenance and associated services are delivered efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

A key part of the role will also involve driving continuous improvement across the contract, including helping green spaces achieve Green Flag Awards and strong industry rankings. 

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for:

• Directing the daily operational activity of the Service Delivery Team
• Managing financial reporting, budgets and productivity
• Overseeing the cemetery administration team
• Ensuring compliance with ICCM standards
• Managing the operational delivery of burial services
• Overseeing memorial safety programmes
• Maintaining strong health, safety and QHSE standards
• Driving continuous improvement across the contract
• Supporting the achievement of Green Flag Awards and high industry standards
• Managing staff and maintaining effective relationships with clients and community groups 

About You

Glendale is looking for a strong operational leader with:

• At least three years’ management experience within the grounds maintenance sector
• An NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture, or equivalent sector experience
• Strong financial planning and commercial skills
• Experience managing and developing staff
• The ability to build effective relationships with clients and community groups
• Good IT skills, including Google Workspace and field-management systems
• A full driving licence
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills 

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced grounds maintenance professional to progress into a senior contract-management position while taking responsibility for green spaces across South London.

Glendale offers:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• NEST pension auto-enrolment
• Company sick pay
• Employee discounts across retail and leisure
• Structured training
• Career progression opportunities 

Green Career Progression

This position offers a clear progression route for people who have developed their careers through practical horticulture and grounds maintenance.

A potential pathway could be:

Grounds Maintenance Operative → Senior Operative → Team Leader → Supervisor → Contract Manager → Regional Manager / Operations Manager

How to Apply

How to apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!