External Environmental Manager

Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the Landscaping and Grounds Departments, delivering excellent customer care and operational standards at all times whilst maintaining a safe and secure environment. You will be working Monday to Friday, on a permanent full-time basis, 06:00 to 14:00, 36 hours per week. Responsibilities :

• Management of the Landscaping and Grounds dept reporting to the Environmental Services Manager.


• Continuously review and audit practices as part of a formal process to ensure compliance of OCS processes and procedures.


• Ensure effective management of the operational costs, delivering these in line with the onsite Business Plan


• Ensure high levels of customer service and operational standards are maintained at all times.


• Provide effective leadership to ensure the development and encouragement of all operational staff to meet both business and personal objectives.


• Ensure that all operational activities comply with relevant legislation e.g., Health & Safety at Work Act, Data Protection Act and appropriate Environmental legislation.


• Manage the department 'rota pattern including lieu time and holidays to ensure effective labour profile for service delivery compliance at all times.


• Ensure any disciplinary or grievance issues are investigated thoroughly, and procedures followed in liaison with the HR Adviser.


• Effective communication with Centre Management on operational performance/issues affecting service delivery


• Set up employee consultative forums, with team members to drive innovation and site improvements.


• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements are reviewed and updated as and when required.
  
  Excellent motivational and people management skills


• Proactive leadership skills necessary to achieve ambitious targets


• Experience driving Agricultural Machinery and Tractor Licence


• Weed spraying Licence PA1 & PA6W IPAF


• Be committed to the training of staff to achieve personal development.


• Capable of managing change quickly and efficiently whilst maintaining effective service provision


• Good presentation skills with previous experience of presenting to client management teams and operation contract staff


• Ability to manage large teams of varied functionality


• Excellent professional conduct and integrity to be displayed at all time.


• Member of BOCS, NEBOSH / IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (Desirable)


• Ability to make decisions and align with strategic objectives (Desirable)


About You:

• A proven track record in cleaning service delivery.


• Experience in implementing, reviewing, and achieving the standard for safety, quality, time and cost and managing a team.


• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to operate and build credibility with employees.


• Excellent diplomacy skills combined with the confidence and resilience to handle potential conflict situations.
  
  OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.