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Position Overview
Location: Northampton | Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 + car, 10% pension, private medical
Our client is a land-owning, quality open space management company with over 320 housing developments across England and Wales. They seek a Contract Manager to oversee management and subcontracted maintenance of public open spaces in the Midlands region, including areas like Aylesbury, Banbury, Northampton, Burton upon Trent, Leicester, and Kettering.
Candidate Requirements
* Degree in Horticulture, Ecology, Conservation, or equivalent experience, or 3 years in grounds maintenance at operative/supervisory level.
* Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and management skills for both short-term and long-term projects.
* A passion for delivering high-quality grounds maintenance.
* Effective communication and excellent organizational skills.
* Proficiency in IT tools.
* Full, clean driving license.
* Ecological and horticultural credentials or keen interest preferred.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 10% non-contributory pension scheme
* Death in service insurance and private medical cover
* Company car, laptop, iPad, and iPhone
About the Client
The company manages diverse habitats and aims to enhance biodiversity through initiatives like their award-winning Bee Friendly Campaign, creating and improving habitats across their developments.
Role Responsibilities
* Manage and liaise with subcontractors, ensuring contract compliance.
* Conduct inspections and report via a tablet-based app, ensuring quality and safety standards.
* Build strong relationships with subcontractors, providing education and skill enhancement.
* Produce monthly reports for the Operations Manager.
* Inspect playground equipment and coordinate repairs.
* Respond to resident queries, delivering excellent customer service.
* Identify opportunities for biodiversity and amenity improvements.
This role requires a satisfactory DBS and driving license check. Suitable for candidates with backgrounds in grounds maintenance supervision, landscape management, ecology, or related fields.
Additional Details
* Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment Type: Contract
* Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
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