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Location: Westbury, Wiltshire - Commercial Contract Area (with some regional travel, flexible on base location)
Salary: from £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 40 hours per week - flexible start and finish times; approx. 70% field-based, 30% office-based
About The Role
Are you an experienced Contract Manager within grounds maintenance or soft landscaping looking for your next challenge? Join idverde, the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, as you lead one of our most complex and high-profile commercial contracts. This is a diverse role managing a portfolio of approximately 130 contracts, offering a wide variety of day-to-day challenges and opportunities.
In this pivotal role, you will manage day-to-day contract operations, drive contract performance, ensure financial targets are met, maintain strong client relationships, lead and develop your team, and ensure health and safety compliance. You will have full P&L responsibility and the exciting opportunity to grow the contract from a turnover of £1 million to £2 million.
Responsibilities
* Manage a diverse and complex portfolio of approximately 130 commercial contracts, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery.
* Oversee day-to-day contract operations while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Hold full P&L responsibility, driving contract growth from £1 million to £2 million turnover.
* Lead and develop a team of 15 people, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards throughout all activities.
Requirements
* Proven experience managing complex commercial contracts in grounds maintenance or landscaping, ideally overseeing multiple clients, with strong commercial awareness including budgeting and profitability.
* Hands-on background, preferably starting as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, with clear progression into contract management and business development experience.
* 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.
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
* 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.
* 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.
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