Meadfleet Open Space Management

Grounds Maintenance Manager Eastleigh £28 31.5k + Car, 10 % Pension, Private Medical Meadfleet is a land-owning quality Open Space Management Company with a growing diverse portfolio of over 320 housing developments throughout England and Wales and are committed to providing value for money and high quality. Our open spaces include a variety of features such as extensive soft landscaping, play areas, roadways, street lighting and drainage. We also manage a wide variety of habitat types and have an ever-increasing desire to improve the ecological value of our developments. Our simple principle is to deliver effective, high-quality land management that sustains and adds value for the long-term benefit of the environment, the development, and its residents. The Grounds Maintenance Manager / Contract Manager will be responsible for developments throughout and between Swindon, Dorchester to Chichester. This is an ideal step up from an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative / Supervisor looking to take a managerial position off the tools, or an experienced Contracts Manager with a keen eye on horticulture. Our sustainable approach to land management means we aim to improve biodiversity on open spaces in our care, working to enhance and create additional habitats whilst engaging residents in the journey via initiatives such as an Award-Winning Bee Friendly Campaign. We have enhanced and created 1000s of square metres of habitats. Duties and Responsibilities To oversee the management and sub-contracted maintenance of public open spaces on allocated developments to a high standard, which will include but is not limited to: Liaising with sub-contractors daily and ensuring conformity with their contract. Conducting regular development inspections and reporting on our bespoke inspection app (tablet based) ensuring quality and Health and Safety requirements are met. Building and maintaining strong relationships with your sub-contractors including educating and enhancing their skills. Producing monthly reports to the Operations Manager for your region. Inspecting playground equipment (training provided) and arranging necessary repairs. Liaising with residents and responding to their queries delivering excellent customer service. Follow best practice guidelines. Be self-motivated and identify opportunities for amenity and biodiversity improvements. Who We re Looking For: Hold a Degree in one of the following fields: Horticulture, Ecology, or Conservation; OR experience in a similar role; OR 3 years working at the operative / supervisory level of grounds maintenance. Ability to prioritise, problem solve and manage both short-term and long-term aspirations for a given development. A full, clean driving licence. Applicants must demonstrate a desire to manage the delivery of consistent high-quality grounds maintenance. Effective communication skills when liaising with residents and sub-contractors. Excellent organisational skills. A good understanding and use of IT. Ecological and Horticultural credentials or a keen interest would be desirable. What You Will Get: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 10% Non-contributory pension scheme Death in service insurance and private medical cover Company car Laptop, iPad, and iPhone This position requires a satisfactory basic DBS check and driving licence check. If you ve previously thrived as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Landscape Contracts Manager, Landscape Operations Manager, Soft-Landscaping Supervisor, Parks and Grounds Manager, Estates or Parks Manager, Green Space Manager, Green-Spaces Team Leader, Estates and Grounds Manager, Landscape and Grounds Manager, Environmental Services Manager, Environmental Operations Manager, Arboriculture or Ecology Officer, Grounds and Facilities Manager, Facilities Grounds Manager, Open Space Manager, Open Space and Landscape Manager, Contracts Manager or Assistant Contracts Manager or similar, then we want to hear from you.

We are currently looking for a Legal Administrator to join our busy team! Whilst no previous experience is required for this role, we require candidates to have a willingness to learn, a can-do attitude and a be team player. The Ideal candidate will be able to follow structured processes and procedures, work efficiently and be able to handle numerous transfer files simultaneously; have excellent communication skills to interact email primarily; be organized and able to prioritise your own workload and be engaging and approachable. Salary : 26,250 Legal Administrator Duties: Dealing with solicitors and resident s general enquiries in relation to the sale or transfer process. Dealing with residents change of ownership details for the Meadfleet managed properties, including the production of the legal contract (Deed of Covenant) and issuing consent to Land Registry. Updating our computer records for new owners. General Admin duties to assist the overall smooth running of the office which includes general answering of emails and assisting with the company s 6 monthly invoice run. Assisting our purchase ledger and customer accounts departments with administrative duties Benefits: 10% Pension Contributions 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance Death in Service Parking space on site £26,000 per annum About the Company: Meadfleet are a land-owning public open space Management Company with an ever-increasing portfolio of over 350 developments throughout England and Wales. Our open spaces include a variety of features such as extensive soft landscaping, play areas, roadways, street lighting, drainage, as well as an ever-increasing desire to improve the ecological value on our sites. The successful candidate will be a key placement in our Head Office based team, helping contribute to a busy department primarily dealing with the sale and transfer of properties within the Meadfleet portfolio of managed properties on new housing developments. If you think you are suitable for the Legal Administrator role then please apply today!