Director - East (London, South East) 

Are you a dynamic, results-oriented leader passionate about the green services industry?

Glendale, a market-leading, technology-focused green and environmental services provider, is seeking a highly motivated Director - East to lead our expanding operations in the East and Southeast of England. This senior board-level position is pivotal to driving production, progress, and positive change within the region. We're a pedigree business experiencing rapid growth—doubling our revenue in just four years—and we're looking for a key addition to our UK board.

Why Glendale?

Glendale is a BALI Employer of the Year award winner with over £65 million in revenue. As one of the UK's largest green space management service providers, specializing in tree care and management, grounds maintenance, and landscaping, we're committed to green thinking in everything we do. Since 1989, we've been at the forefront of innovative solutions for managing and maintaining the green environment. Visit www.glendale-services.co.uk to learn more.

Your Role

As Director - East, you will

• Assume overall responsibility for the delivery of national strategic targets across all business activities within the region.

• Develop regional tactical plans driving organic and acquisitive growth

• Develop and enhance the management group to align company ambitions with the resources necessary to deliver

• Report to the Board through the UK Operations Director and lead regional operations to achieve growth and profit targets.

• Enhance Glendale's reputation in the green services marketplace, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

• Lead and secure senior client relationships, current and potential.

• Protect and enhance our brand through effective leadership, communication, networking, and the promotion of fresh ideas.

• Work intelligently and with great industry to create company value, aligning with the company share scheme.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will possess

• A proven track record as a board level director, operations director or senior leader in a relevant sector.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality-driven, cost-effective, and profitable contracts, with strong business acumen and P&L management experience.

• Extensive experience in contract negotiation, continuous improvement, and driving profitable growth in a geographically dispersed business.

• Strong personal gravitas, team-building and customer relationship skills.

• A relevant degree or equivalent operational experience, along with an appropriate professional qualification.

• A thorough understanding of the green marketplace in the region and its opportunities.

What Glendale Offers

• Competitive salary

• Enrolment in the Company share scheme

• Increasing annual leave allowance

• Access to BenefitHub, our employee discount portal

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

• Employee health cash plan

• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to HMRC guidelines)

• Pension scheme

• Company sick pay

• Career progression opportunities

• Comprehensive training and development

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Glendale is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity.

Apply Now:

If you're interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply early. Interviews will be conducted throughout the process. If you haven't received correspondence within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.