At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead urban tree planting projects and ensure operational success in South London.
- Company: Join Glendale, a family-owned leader in environmental services since 1989.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company vehicle, gym membership, and career progression.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and community improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and a passion for environmental services are essential.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our Urban Tree Planting contract in London and help facilitate the ongoing growth and daily operational delivery of this exciting contract. Most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
Glendale, a family owned company since 1989, is a market-leading, technology-focused, respected environmental services provider. Committed to the environment, Glendale is a Carbon Neutral business that seeks to improve the environment through our activities.
The Opportunity:
- Operational Planning & Delivery: Contribute to daily task planning, resource allocation, work scheduling, and determination of optimal staffing levels.
- Quality & Safety Control: Undertake quality inspections to ensure newly planted tree stock is correctly maintained with a high survival rate. Actively monitor and implement the company’s Health & Safety policy.
- Client Relations: Meet regularly with multiple client officers to agree on work programmes, discuss technical matters, inspect and certify completed works, and resolve issues.
- Team Leadership: Support the recruitment, training, and motivation of staff, ensuring employee records are up to date and a positive, collaborative culture is maintained.
- Technology & Systems: Monitor performance using our bespoke Glendale Live system and quickly adapt to various web-based client asset-reporting systems.
- Fleet & Asset Management: Evaluate vehicle and machinery requirements, ensuring maintenance is kept in line with manufacturer recommendations and company policies.
- Contractual Excellence: Assist with audit preparation and deputise for the Contract Manager or Supervisor during periods of absence.
The Person:
We are looking for an ambitious, highly committed professional who can quickly gain the trust of all stakeholders and lead by example.
- Leadership & Command: Proven capability to demonstrate clear leadership, make confident decisions, and communicate effectively with both reporting staff and senior management.
- Proactive Attitude: Strong initiative with a drive to continually improve operational activity, meet deadlines, and deliver a seamless service.
- Relationship Builder: The ability to build strong, professional relationships with diverse client bases and work cooperatively with the internal management team.
- Tech Savvy: Comfortable with modern technology, with the ability to quickly master and utilize web-based asset and contract management systems.
- Industry Knowledge: Practical understanding or experience in tree planting, arboriculture, or wider environmental/green services is highly desirable.
What can Glendale offer you?
- Competitive salary of £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
- Company vehicle (Fiat Doblo)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with a 2-month notice period)
- Pension scheme (Auto-enrolment into NEST)
- Possible performance-related bonus
- Free gym membership for you and a nominated person (depending on location)
- Employee health cash plan
- Company sick pay
- Genuine career progression
- Training and development opportunities
We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity.
Assistant Manager (Urban Tree Planting) – South London employer: Glendale (UK) Limited
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