Contracts Manager - 12 month contract - 40334

Location : London & Home Counties
Salary : 30K DOE + benefits + Van
Vacancy type : Permanent
Vacancy ID : 40334

We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our Landscapes team across the South. This role will require you to manage and deliver a cost effective service to both internal and external contracts in relation to soft services. This role is initially on a fixed term contract of 12 months but maybe extended / lead to a permanent position.

What your role will be

As a Contracts Manager within the Landscapes Division you will manage a number of both direct labour and sub contract teams across London and the SE. Your role will be operational, working closely with your team (s), building relationships through training, coaching, staff development and the organisation of your staff teamâ??s rotas.

You will take the lead to actively promote and demonstrate the Groupâ??s commitment to effective health and safety, working with contractors to ensure that all requirements are adhered to. Working from home you will require flexibility to cover a wide geographical area across London, the Home Counties and South Coast, some overnight stays are anticipated as part of this role. You will continually identify innovative and safe working practices, as well as following and implementing budgetary controls. You will act as the line manager for an operational workforce of internal and external contractors monitoring and managing work volumes and ensuring the high level service delivery.

You will build effective relationships with both internal staff, customers and contractors through effective communication and engagement. As our Contract Manager you will ensure that all work carried out adhered to our SPIRIT values in line with the strategy and objectives set by the Head of Operations, Group Directors and Board.

Your background

We are looking for a candidate who can bring a number of different management skills to the team, someone who will lead by example â??hit the road runningâ?? and â??get stuck inâ??. You will be working within a small existing team managing an existing settled portfolio. Previous experience in a similar position is essential, and experience of managing a direct and sub contracted delivery service in a multi-site horticultural environment is likely to be key to your success.

For this role, you will need a full valid driving licence and would be beneficial to have a trailer licence (B+E) or have passed your driving test prior to 1997 and have this entitlement. A good understanding of both Microsoft Excel and Word are desirable as well as a general competence in the use of reporting applications via an IPad.

What we offer you

We recognise that people want to develop their own skill so we are committed to â??growing our ownâ?? this means we develop current staff members, up-skilling and assisting with all the necessary steps to move up the Landscapes career ladder. As well as career development we can offer the security of being part of a large organisation with guaranteed work.

We also reward our employees with numerous benefits and perks relating to your health and wellbeing here are some of the benefits that we offer:

  • Interest Free Loans
  • Free Places gym membership
  • Kitchen deals (save up to 70%)
  • Discounts on Electrical Appliances, and Boilers
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Eye Care vouchers
  • Discounts on High Street Vouchers
  • Car Leasing deals (taken in salary sacrifice)

Please quote 40334 when speaking with one of our consultants.

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Once again, I would like to extend my thanks to you for being so efficient and focused on my behalf. You have impressed me and have been extremely professional about matching me well with potential opportunities. Should I require staff in my new role... I will be sure to use you.

Simon (Contracts Manager)

I would like to give a big thank you to everyone in the team at Fresh Horticultural Careers for their help throughout my employment with them. Their support was great and helped me enjoy my time whilst working for them.

Ross (Horticulture)