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More about your role
We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our Landscapes team. This role will require you to manage and deliver a cost effective service to both internal and external contracts in relation to soft services.
As a Contracts Manager within the Landscapes Division of Places for People you will manage a number of both direct labour and sub contract teams from our Depot in Milton Keynes. Your role will be operationally focused, working closely with your team (s), building relationships through training, coaching, staff development and the organisation of your staff team's rotas.
You will take the lead to actively promote and demonstrate the Group's commitment to effective health and safety, working with both staff and contractors to ensure that all requirements are adhered to.
Preferably located in the Milton Keynes area and working both from the local Depot and home you will require flexibility to cover a wide geographical area across your region, some overnight stays are anticipated as part of this role.
You will continually identify innovative and safe working practices, as well as following and implementing budgetary controls. You will act as the line manager for an operational workforce of internal and external contractors monitoring and managing work volumes and ensuring the high level service delivery.
You will build effective relationships with both internal staff, customers and contractors through effective communication and engagement. As our Contract Manager you will ensure that all work carried out adhered to our People Promises in line with the strategy and objectives set by the Head of Operations, Group Directors and Board.
For more information please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
We are looking for a candidate who can bring a number of different management skills to the team, someone who will lead by example ‘hit the road running' and ‘get stuck in'. You will be working within a small existing team managing an existing settled portfolio. Previous experience in a similar position is essential, and experience of managing a direct and sub contracted delivery service in a multi-site horticultural /soft services environment is likely to be key to your success.
For this role, you will need a full valid driving licence ideally with a trailer endorsement. A good understanding of both Microsoft Excel and Word are desirable as well as a general competence in the use of reporting applications via an IPad
The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
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