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Head of Landscape Management
Location: London, E14 6DA
Salary: £51,099 - £54,135 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Our client is an award-winning housing association. They have a national reputation for their innovative approach to urban and social regeneration.
The Role
They are looking for a Head of Landscape Management to be responsible for:
* Managing all aspects of the maintenance of the green infrastructure within Poplar HARCA Estates.
* Developing and delivering landscape improvement projects within the budget of the Landscape
* Management Department.
* Managing the Landscape Management Department’s budgets and ensure value for money, competitive purchasing and accountability for expenditure.
* Work to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective landscape management service.
* To ensure that Landscape Maintenance Department staff issues are identified, addressed and resolved in line with Poplar HARCA procedures.
* Liaise with all other departments within Poplar HARCA to ensure the goals of the Landscape Management Department are transparent and understood.
* Work proactively with the Assistant Director of Estate Services in the procurement of new landscaping business and project manage external contracts.
Skills and Qualifications
* Professional Qualifications in Landscape Maintenance and Tree Management.
* PA1 and PA6 certification
* And/or comparable equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience and expertise.
* Ability to manage, supervise and demonstrate:-
* A comprehensive herbicide programme.
* A comprehensive machinery and equipment maintenance programme.
* A comprehensive vehicle management system
* Experience of managing staff within a land based industry discipline.
* Experience of identifying, addressing and resolving staff issues.
* Experience of successfully managing change in the workplace affecting staff members
* Biodiversity Action Plans and Implementation (desirable).
* Country side and Rights of Way Act and duties and responsibilities in relation to the act (desirable).
To Apply
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Closing date: Friday 11th October 2024 (5.00pm)