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Job Description
Contract Manager
Location: Oxford and surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive plus car and bonus
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
Are you a seasoned Contract Manager looking for your next exciting opportunity Join Ground Control an award-winning external maintenance and environmental business.
This is your chance to lead from the frontmanaging key contracts developing high-performing teams and building long-term client relationships in a role where no two days are the same.
What Youll Be Doing:
As a Contract Manager with Ground Control youll take full responsibility for the operational delivery of arb utility contracts across your region managing trees and vegetation around power lines and pylons. You will:
- Oversee contract performancedelivering projects safely on time and within budget
- Act as the main liaison for our clients maintaining excellent relationships and swiftly resolving any issues
- Lead support and develop your team of Project Managers Coordinators and Trainees
- Manage financial performance including forecasting profit and loss and hitting revenue targets
What were looking for;
Youll ideally come from an Arboriculture Forestry Grounds Maintenance or Horticulture background but were equally keen to hear from you if you have experience managing high-profile clients and contracts in other field-based service sectors.
Youll also bring:
- Proven experience in contract and financial management as well as team leadership
- Confidence using MS Office GIS systems Power BI and contract management software
- Strong communication relationship-building and negotiation skills
- A proactive mindset and a passion for driving growth and continuous improvement
This is a field-based role across Oxfordshire so flexibility to travel and spend time on-site is key with the added benefit of home working when not on the road. A driving licence is essential.
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: Were 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.
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
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service
2 personal choice volunteering days
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Employment Type
Full Time
