Contract Manager - Dorset

Are You the Next Leader in Green Space Management?

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Contract Manager with a passion for grounds maintenance? Do you thrive in a leadership role, driving scheduled service excellence, nurturing high-performing teams, and developing the next generation of talent? If so, this could be your opportunity to join Glendale, an award-winning leader in green space management.

Who are we?

Based in Dorset Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £65 million. Winner of the 2025 Supreme Award and 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Award Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year.

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

Who are you?

• A motivator and effective leader who can set a positive tone to achieve the objectives and desired outcomes, as determined by the company and the client requirements.

• Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ambitious with a high level of commitment.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

• The Contract Manager has overall responsibility for the delivery of high quality and efficient grounds maintenance services

• Responsibility for all operational and financial aspects relating to the contract including health and safety, training,  development and succession planning.

• Responsible for meeting budgetary targets and objectives

• Responsibility for ensuring full compliance and effective use of all company systems and processes

• Analyse performance using Glendale Live and other systems as required to manage and modify the service accordingly

• Manage all assets to maximise productivity and minimise downtime, ensuring they are secure and well maintained for safe use

• Maintain compliance with the company’s ISO quality and environmental standards

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary

• Incremental annual leave

• Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

• Employee health cash plan

• Pension Scheme

• Company sick pay

• Career progression

• Training and development

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity

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If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

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