Head of Landscape Management
Location: Estate Wide, E3 4HA
Salary: Competitive
The Role
To head the Landscape Management Team and be responsible for:
- Managing all aspects of the maintenance of the green infrastructure within the Estates.
- Developing and delivering landscape improvement projects within the budget of the Landscape Management Department.
- Managing the Landscape Management Department’s budgets and ensure value for money, competitive purchasing and accountability for expenditure.
- Work to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective landscape management service.
- To ensure that Landscape Maintenance Department staff issues are identified, addressed and resolved in line with procedures.
- Liaise with all other departments to ensure the goals of the Landscape Management Department are transparent and understood.
- Work proactively with the Assistant Director of Estate Services in the procurement of new landscaping business and project manage external contracts.
- To be pro-active in the identification of developments within the Landscape Industry and assess the viability of the inclusion of such developments into the department.
- To be the first point of contact for information and advice on all aspects of Landscape Management.
Skills and Qualifications
- Professional Qualifications in Landscape Maintenance and Tree Management.
- PA1 and PA6 certification
- And/or comparable equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience and expertise.
- Experience of managing staff within a land-based industry discipline.
- Experience of identifying, addressing and resolving staff issues.
- Experience of successfully managing change in the workplace affecting staff members
- Experience of preparing and implementing a Landscape Maintenance programme.
- Experience of successful Urban Tree Management and Risk Management utilising industry specific software
- Experience of managing Health & Safety Legislation within a Land Based Industry environment.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://www.poplarharca.co.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/