Framework Manager (Projects/Arboriculture)  

South West

Glendale successfully delivers in excess of £6m p.a. of arboriculture, vegetation management, clearance and landscaping works across the Southwest for various clients under DPS and frameworks. 

Projects include; 

• Large-scale tree clearance through mechanical means

• Plot maintenance and grass cutting

• Tree removal and arboricultural services

• Access clearance

• Outfall management

• Silt and island management

• Habitat creation and aftercare

The Opportunity

As a pivotal member of the regional delivery team, you will collaborate with a team of six delivery managers, reporting directly to the Head of Arboriculture - West. This role necessitates a highly capable people manager who is able to work independently, adhering to precise client specifications, and resolving issues while upholding the principles of a contemporary, transparent, and forward-thinking company centred on customer needs.

The successful candidate will be based in Launceston, Exeter, Weston-super-Mare, or Bath, with hybrid working options available. We seek a proactive manager demonstrating robust financial and commercial acumen.

This is a hands-on role involving the collation and management of KPIs, finance, quality, and performance data, requiring prompt and effective action to maintain quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. You will assume full responsibility for the key performance aspects of all frameworks to meet the needs of the stakeholders. A working knowledge of CDM/NEC/JCT contracts would be advantageous.

The Person

The candidate should be experienced in arboriculture, vegetation management and/or landscaping with a minimum of 3 years of operational/accounts/client management experience and hold a UK driver's licence. Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards, programming is pivotal to the role. In addition, you will need excellent attention to detail and administrative skills, display good people management, and have a disciplined approach to routine tasks.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Salary: Excellent + Benefits - Dependant on skills and competencies. 

• Generous annual leave

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

• Employee health cash plan

• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day-to-day spending

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Pension Scheme

• Company sick pay

• Career progression

• Training and development

Glendale is a well-established business that is growing, so successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that offers career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

About Glendale

Glendale is a company with a turnover of £67 million, providing 'green services' across the UK. Its operations encompass grounds management, landscaping, countryside and estates management, horticulture, and arboriculture.

Glendale, founded in 1989, has a long and successful history of delivering green services to both local authorities and private sector clients. The company is renowned for its high-quality service provision, offering a wide range of green services including grounds maintenance, countryside and estate management, landscaping, tree services, and arboriculture

 
Glendale is a Carbon Neutral company, Arboricultural Association Approved, and is the ProLandscaper Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year in 2025.