Director - North
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Job description
Director - North (Scotland, North England & Midlands)
Are you an effective leader? A great communicator? Proactive? Results driven?
If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!
At Glendale, we have a great opportunity for a Senior Board-level Director with a market-leading, technology-focused, green and environmental services provider. The role will lead our current and future business throughout the North, responsible for driving production, progression and change within the territory. Glendale is a pedigree business that has grown continuously, doubling revenues over the last four years and now, is looking to recruit to its senior team in a key position, part of the UK board.
The successful candidate can look forward to joining a company that can offer excellent career prospects, which believes in investing in its people.
Who are we?
Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has over £65 million in revenues.
Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. We are a green business with "green thinking" at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk.
A Snapshot of the Role
The successful applicant will take responsibility for all business activities of the company within the region. Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will motivate and lead all operations within the region and achieve the growth and profit targets approved by the board.
The successful candidate will develop and enhance Glendale's reputation within the 'green services' marketplace ensuring that activities are conducted safely and to the highest possible standards.
The Scotland, North England & Midlands Director will lead Glendale in the region, protecting our brand & reputation and enhancing our offering through effective leadership, communication, networking, enthusiasm and promotion, bringing fresh ideas
Who are you?
- The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record as an operational director or senior leader in a relevant sector with a proven ability to deliver quality-driven, cost-effective, profitable contracts along with sound business acumen, budget and P&L management experience.
- Demonstrable experience in contract negotiation, continuous improvement and generating profitable growth in a geographically dispersed business.
- Excellent team building and customer relation skills.
- A relevant Degree or equivalent operational experience together with an appropriate professional qualification is essential, along with an understanding of the green marketplace in the territory and the opportunities available.
What can Glendale offer you?
- Competitive salary
- Incremental annual leave
- Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
- Employee health cash plan
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Career progression
- Company Vehicle or Allowance
- Training and development opportunities
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We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.