Overview
Contract Manager – Location: Catterick, North Yorkshire (with regional travel across the North East). Salary: £45,000 per annum + car allowance. Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week).
About the role: Are you an experienced Contract Manager with a background in grounds maintenance or soft landscaping? Are you confident working in secure, high-compliance environments such as the defence sector? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join idverde, the UK's leading green services provider, in a pivotal leadership role based in Catterick. This is a high-profile position responsible for overseeing the delivery of services to a major client within the defence sector, alongside a portfolio of commercial and housing association contracts across the North East. You will play a key role in managing operational performance, client relationships, compliance, and financial growth, while leading a dedicated team of 30 staff, including two Contract Supervisors and subcontractors.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of a dynamic portfolio of contracts across the defence, housing association, and commercial sectors — delivering high-quality, compliant services across a wide geographical area.
* Oversee a team of 30 staff, including two Contract Supervisors and subcontractors. Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, high standards, and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment.
* Responsible for contract P&L, managing budgets of up to £3 million. With a strong commercial focus, identify and drive opportunities to expand services and improve profitability.
* Operate confidently in secure, regulated environments, ensuring health & safety and SHEQ standards are met. Build strong relationships with clients, delivering consistent service and trusted support across sectors.
Requirements
* Proven experience managing complex commercial contracts in grounds maintenance or landscaping, ideally overseeing multiple clients, with strong commercial awareness including budgeting and profitability.
* Commercially savvy with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L responsibility.
* Strong leadership skills, managing and motivating teams, with excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
* Self-motivated, able to prioritise multiple clients effectively, with a full clean UK driving licence and a passion for taking ownership and delivering high contract performance.
What we offer
* Career development: bespoke apprenticeship programmes, in-house training academy, coaching and mentorship.
* Collaborative team environment: diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities to collaborate.
* Meaningful impact: contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
* Competitive benefits package designed to prioritise wellbeing and support life choices and challenging times.
Benefits
* Role-specific benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance.
* Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* 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 colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, 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.
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