Operations Manager (Grounds Maintenance) North UK Region
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Exciting opportunity to join our expanding business as Operations Manager for grounds maintenance in the North UK Region - Northants to Leeds
Specific Responsibilities including but not limited to
· Assume financial responsibility for contracts and turnover up to £15m.
· Manage financial control to ensure budgets are exceeded, executing work within the company’s authority limits.
· Ensure all work is delivered to agreed customer programmes; default free, first time to maximise company performance and reputation.
· Actively manage debtors to secure company cash flow. (Maximum 45 days)
· Manage all operations to external and internal customer standards.
· Be responsible for continuous personal development for self and managers embracing work-based diplomas.
· Ensure that the company avoids contract terminations.
Training/ Skill Requirements
· Minimum of 5 years of contract managerial experience.
- Experience of senior client management.
- Experience of Business Development estimation & presentations.
- Relevant Level 4 or higher qualification.
- IOSH Managing Safely or similar H & S training/qualification.
- Strong commercial & analytical skills
- Experience of budgeting process & management.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Contract Management: 5 years (preferred)
- Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Health and Safety qualification (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: M Dorrington/Northampton
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Manager (Grounds Maintenance) North UK Region roles across John O'Conner GM Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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