Grounds maintenance contract manager

Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager SALARY: GBP40,000 plus car/allowance LOCATION: Bristol Responsible for managing the day to day running of commercial grounds maintenance contracts in the south west, encompassing contract performance, delivery of objectives, client relationships, people management, safety conformance and financial performance. Key tasks: * Focus on executing contracts to specification and budget * Identify and execute opportunities for additional works * Manage and plan work schedules for colleagues on the contract * Focus on areas of the contracts that require improved performance * Attend and act as an ambassador at client events * Be approachable and respectful to the needs of your staff to minimise conflict * Communicate effectively and confidently * Create a positive impression with clients, presenting a professional and respectful attitude * Focus on the performance of all contract staff and assist in development * Be respectful of colleagues by giving them the opportunity to discuss their work, problems and aspirations * Recruiting and selecting contract staff * Manage any employee relations issues, utilising support from HR * Creating and managing a contract specific training plan and keeping training records * Manage the payroll inputting process to ensure timely and accurate payment to staff * Understand the law relating to Health Safety and implementing the company rsquo;s policy * Responsible for understanding and implementing risk assessments and COSHH * Take responsibility for contract depot/office site * Encourage all colleagues to display integrity: wear the correct corporate clothing, keep vehicles and machinery clean and well maintained and that sites are kept clean and tidy at all times * Understand the company rsquo;s financial procedures * Responsible for regularly monitoring progress and reviewing cost and expenditure * Complete end of month financial performance sheets * Utilise IT across every facet of managing the contract * Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice