Head of Landscape Management

To head the Landscape Management Team and be responsible for:

• Managing all aspects of the maintenance of the green infrastructure within the 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 procedures.
• Liaise with all other departments 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.
• To be pro-active in the identification of developments within the Landscape Industry and assess the viability of the inclusion of such developments into the department.
• To be the first point of contact for information and advice on all aspects of Landscape Management.
  
  Professional Qualifications in Landscape Maintenance and Tree Management.
• PA1 and PA6 certification
• And/or comparable equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience and expertise.
• 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
• Experience of preparing and implementing a Landscape Maintenance programme.
• Experience of successful Urban Tree Management and Risk Management utilising industry specific software
• Experience of managing Health & Safety Legislation within a Land Based Industry environment.