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Location: Thanet/Ashford – company van provided
Salary/package: £33,084.73
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 45 hours

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and knowledgeable Assistant Contracts Manager to support the operational excellence of Landscape Services. This vital role combines team supervision, customer liaison, and contract coordination, helping to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance and landscaping services across your assigned area.

If you have experience in the grounds maintenance or landscaping sector and are ready to take the next step into contract management, this is your opportunity to grow within a supportive and experienced team.

Who we are

Landscape Services is part of Commercial Services Group (CSG)—the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO). With over 1,800 employees operating in 86 countries, CSG provides a wide range of services across HR, IT, energy, legal, education, procurement and more. Within the Community Services division, Landscape Services delivers grounds maintenance, landscaping and horticultural services for clients such as schools, local councils, and commercial premises.

Why this role matters

As Assistant Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in managing daily operations, ensuring teams are supported, resources are effectively allocated, and high standards are maintained. You will assist the Regional Contracts Manager in driving performance, developing staff, and ensuring health and safety compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with leadership potential and operational experience in grounds maintenance who is looking to develop their management skills in a structured and supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing

Assist in the planning and supervision of grounds maintenance schedules across sites such as schools, parishes, and commercial premises

Support and deputise for the Regional Contracts Manager

Carry out depot and site inspections, safety checks, and source/order materials

Coordinate and adjust staff workloads and routing to meet operational needs

Support quotation development and attend site/customer meetings

Use CRM and operational systems (e.g. Comms360, Itemit) to track and manage delivery

Oversee team performance, morale, and development with support from management

Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, reporting incidents and near misses

Participate in internal and external events, including toolbox talks, audits and site visits

Operate and supervise equipment and chemical use in line with legislative requirements
What we’re looking for

Minimum 3 years in grounds maintenance or landscaping

Prior team leader or low-level management experience

Good understanding of scheduling, routing, and logistics

Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills

Familiarity with interpreting specifications, plans, and quotations

Competence in Microsoft Office and CRM tools

A proactive, self-managed approach to workload and team oversight

Full UK driving licence (required)

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Emergency First Aid at Work (or willing to obtain)

Current DBS check (provided by the company)

What you’ll get in return

Competitive salary with development-based progression

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday

Health cash plan and life assurance

Access to discounts on retail and gym memberships

Participation in company-wide events

Structured development pathway with training support
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Considerations

This role involves:

Manual handling and outdoor work

Working with machinery, chemicals, and vehicles

Exposure to noise, weather, and potentially hazardous environments

A clean driving licence and DBS check are required
Why CSG?

With over £800 million in annual revenue and a commitment to sustainable, socially conscious business practices, CSG has returned over £77 million in social value to the public sector. We invest in people and provide meaningful career development while delivering exceptional services to our communities.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, let us know – we’re here to support you