General Manager £45,000 per annum Walsall Our ‘green services’ client operates throughout the UK and their activities include grounds management, arboriculture, landscaping, estate management, vegetation control, woodland management, supply and relocation of plants and trees, winter services and the management of sports facilities. Having secured new contracts in the Midlands, they are looking for a General Manager who is a critical thinker with the ability to build relationships and take the initiative to continually improve operational activity. This role focuses on operational efficiency, team organisation, minimising costs and ensuring excellent quality across the portfolio of sites and services offered. Key responsibilities: Oversee the effective planning and delivery of the operational teams. Participate and innovate in securing the long-term future of the region. Maintain and build relations with clients through regular meetings, recording outcomes and actions. Provide the day-to-day leadership required to meet objectives. Maintain a sound organisational structure, assisting in the recruiting, training and motivating of staff. Monitor the performance of the business through agreed reporting procedures. Safeguard the company’s image and credibility. Take responsibility for QHSE, ensuring teams and systems are maintained to good standard. Undertake financial and reporting procedures, assisting in the setting of budgets. The General Manager will also focus on daily tasks, including but not limited to: Operational planning and service delivery. Evaluating the productivity of staff. Organising the maintenance of vehicles and machinery. Reviewing stock levels. Liaising with clients and customers. Inspecting completed works. Support tendering opportunities, seeking out new clients and supporting the pricing of work and contracts. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record as a Manager of grounds maintenance contracts with operational awareness and industry qualifications. A driving licence is essential. The role of the General Manager cannot be fully defined but in all matters you must demonstrate leadership and command respect. All decisions must be communicated clearly. The successful person requires ambition and a high level of commitment. The General Manager is critical to decision-making processes within the business and must gain the trust and loyalty of all stakeholders. Please apply with your CV via the apply button