Assistant Manager (Urban Tree Planting) – Croydon, London
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum | Full-time | Company Vehicle (Fiat Doblo) & NEST Pension
At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our Urban Tree Planting contract in London and help facilitate the ongoing growth and daily operational delivery of this exciting contract.
And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
Who are we?
Glendale, a family owned company since 1989, is a market-leading, technology-focused, respected, environmental services provider. At the forefront of green service provision in the UK Glendale has revenues of over £68m and is proud to say we have been awarded the 2025 Pro Landscape Business Awards Supreme Winner and the BALI Employer Excellence Award Winner for 2025.
Activities throughout the UK include grounds management, arboriculture, landscaping, estate management, vegetation control, woodland management, supply and relocation of plants and semi-mature trees, winter services and the management of sports facilities.
Committed to the environment, Glendale is a Carbon Neutral business that seeks to improve the environment through our activities and go above and beyond to ensure that the planet is not adversely affected by our business. From ensuring local parks and open spaces are maintained to a high standard, to tree safety through our arboricultural teams, to saving mature trees through our Civic Tree business and ensuring sustainable design through our landscape architecture practice. Glendale offers the full range of landscape services from one unique source of professionals.
For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk.
The Opportunity
Working out of one of our Croydon Depot (CR0), you will work closely with the Contract Manager, supervisors, operational teams, and clients to assist in the planning, resource allocation, and day-to-day delivery of our Urban Tree Planting contract. This is a diverse, leadership-focused role critical to decision-making and operational success.
Key responsibilities include:
Operational Planning & Delivery: Contribute to daily task planning, resource allocation, work scheduling, and determination of optimal staffing levels.
Quality & Safety Control: Undertake quality inspections to ensure newly planted tree stock is correctly maintained with a high survival rate. Actively monitor and implement the company’s Health & Safety policy.
Client Relations: Meet regularly with multiple client officers to agree on work programmes, discuss technical matters, inspect and certify completed works, and resolve issues.
Team Leadership: Support the recruitment, training, and motivation of staff, ensuring employee records are up to date and a positive, collaborative culture is maintained.
Technology & Systems: Monitor performance using our bespoke Glendale Live system and quickly adapt to various web-based client asset-reporting systems.
Fleet & Asset Management: Evaluate vehicle and machinery requirements, ensuring maintenance is kept in line with manufacturer recommendations and company policies.
Contractual Excellence: Assist with audit preparation and deputise for the Contract Manager or Supervisor during periods of absence.
The Person
We are looking for an ambitious, highly committed professional who can quickly gain the trust of all stakeholders and lead by example.
What we are looking for:
Leadership & Command: Proven capability to demonstrate clear leadership, make confident decisions, and communicate effectively with both reporting staff and senior management.
Proactive Attitude: Strong initiative with a drive to continually improve operational activity, meet deadlines, and deliver a seamless service.
Relationship Builder: The ability to build strong, professional relationships with diverse client bases and work cooperatively with the internal management team.
Tech Savvy: Comfortable with modern technology, with the ability to quickly master and utilize web-based asset and contract management systems.
Industry Knowledge: Practical understanding or experience in tree planting, arboriculture, or wider environmental/green services is highly desirable.
What can Glendale offer you?
Competitive salary of £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Company vehicle (Fiat Doblo)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with a 2-month notice period)
Pension scheme (Auto-enrolment into NEST)
Possible performance-related bonus
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person (depending on location)
Employee health cash plan
Company sick pay
Genuine career progression
Training and development opportunities
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We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity.
How to Apply: If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
