Sector Director, Utilities & Telecoms, Bedford

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Sector Director, Utilities & Telecoms, Bedford

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Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.02.2025

Expiry Date:

02.04.2025

Job Description:

Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.

We’re a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.

Sector Director – Utilities and Telecoms

Location: We are flexible on location as this is a hybrid role that can be based from home; however, regular travel will be required for meetings to both our and our client’s offices.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

What you’ll do:

At Ground Control, we are on a mission to transform outdoor spaces through sustainable solutions. We work across many sectors and help our clients with large scale vegetation management programmes across the UK.

We are looking for a dynamic and commercially savvy Sector Director to drive excellence in client relationships, strategic growth, and operational performance within our Utilities and Telecoms business.

You will be:

• Acting as the strategic lead for our clients within the Utilities and Telecoms part of our business, ensuring long-term partnerships and high satisfaction.
• Driving client retention and revenue growth through relationship management, service excellence, and contract expansion.
• Collaborating with Operations, Sales, and Marketing teams to deliver seamless service and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Monitoring market trends and industry insights to inform business strategies and stay ahead of competitors.
• Overseeing contract renewals, variations, and change control processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Reporting on key performance metrics to senior leadership, ensuring continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

This is a great opportunity for a senior leader or Account Director with proven experience in senior client management, account leadership, or commercial strategy within this sector.

You’ll need to be a natural relationship-builder, confident in liaising with executive stakeholders and negotiating contracts.

In addition, you will need:

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve margins.
• Data-driven mindset, using insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Adaptability & resilience, thriving in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Background in a field-based role with a deep understanding of contract mobilisation and service operations.

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

• 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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