Arboriculture Manager

£40k to £45k depending on experience

Essex and Hertfordshire

The Arb Manager demonstrates leadership and commands respect within the business. All decisions must be communicated clearly both to those responsible to the post holder and to those persons to whom the post holder reports.

The Arb Manager should also be prepared to take the initiative and continually improve operational activity. The person requires ambition and a high level of commitment.

The main responsibilities:

* to provide the leadership required to meet local objectives, directing the commercial activity of the contracts under their control to secure a level of financial performance that is at least as good as budgeted

* to contribute fully to the effective running of contracts, build and maintain a sound and effective organisational structure, recruiting, training and motivating staff

* to play a leading role in securing new commercial business opportunities, tendering and pricing as required in accordance with policy

* to build, develop and maintain good working relationships with the company’s stakeholders, safeguarding the company’s image and credibility

* to support the Regional Health and Safety Advisor by monitoring health, safety and welfare within their area of operational responsibility, and to actively participate in the maintenance and improvement of the company’s overall health, safety and welfare culture.

* forecasting sales, costs and profits

* the review of stock levels and the value of work-in-progress

* overseeing the effective commercial running of contracts, evaluating ongoing vehicle and machinery requirements

* monitoring the effective organisational structure for the contracts within the region, including recruiting staff and disciplining employees as necessary to ensure all employees are effectively managed

* inspect and certify work that has been undertaken

Qualifications/skills:

* Nationally recognised, professional arboriculture qualifications

* A full, manual driving licence is essential

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