Grounds & Winter Maintenance Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Grounds & Winter Maintenance Manager to join the Land & Property team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? What we do : Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24 / 7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Ensuring that all our operational and corporate sites are in good shape is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. As an integral part of Yorkshire Water's Land & Property team, this role will lead, drive and be responsible for all aspects of grounds maintenance and winter maintenance across Yorkshire Water's estate. This is a new role and it provides an opportunity to make a positive contribution, to a business critical area, and really make a difference. The role holder will have the ability to guide the strategic direction, and show what good service' truly looks like, on all matters relating to grounds and winter maintenance. Liaising with colleagues across Yorkshire Water and engaging at all levels, to ensure that business needs are met or exceeded, in a collaborative and consistent manner. Where you fit in : As our Grounds & Winter Maintenance Manager , you will

• Delivering Outcomes Ensure contractor and if required in-house teams deliver all aspects of grounds and winter maintenance in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Critical thinking Challenge business as usual' and prepare business cases for the more effective use of both existing and new supply chains.
Seeking to optimise the service provision and enhance the value proposition.
• Performance management Work with the relevant contractors to resolve any deficiencies in standards, performance or compliance and undertake compliance auditing to ensure all H&S requirements are met.
• Health & Safety / Training Liaise with contractors and sub-contractors to ensure Yorkshire Water's Health and Safety policies and procedures and legislative requirements are fully understood and complied with and appropriate training is delivered.
  
  People Leadership Proven ability to lead and manage remote teams.
• Commercial acumen - Commercially focussed with a proven track record of delivering value and process efficiency.
• Communication Ability to utilise a variety of communication styles & tools in order to deliver desired outcomes.
• Qualification - A relevant qualification in Horticulture, grounds maintenance (BALI), facilities management, or Health and Safety.
• Experience Experienced operational manager within in a leadership role within a Grounds Maintenance environment and an understanding of approved codes of practices and legislation relating to the service delivery.
• Full UK Driving Licence The role requires travel throughout the Yorkshire Water region.
You will also benefit from having :
• Negotiation Ability to negotiate effectively and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Analytical & Strategic thinking Ability to interrogate, manipulate, analyse and present complex data sets with justifiable conclusions.
• Influencing Ability to engage and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders up to Senior Leader level.
• Relationship management Demonstrable experience of managing daily client / customer relationships and service provision.
• Contract Management Experience of working with contract specifications and planning resources in response and experience of implementing and embedding new contracts.
• Health & Safety Experience of Health and Safety and operational asset management (e.g. plant, fleet, machinery) within field-based operations.
  
  We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 4a, from £40,022
• A company car through company car lease scheme
• Annual incentive related bonus - £1000 maximum Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year (i.e. from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Grounds & Winter Maintenance Manager progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!, Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life.
We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work / life balance isn't always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you've got experience in Grounds maintenance and contractor management in a multi-site environment and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date (November 4th), should the need occur.