Launch Your Commercial Career with Ground Control

Are you ambitious, commercially sharp, and ready to fast-track your career in a business that's making a real impact?

Join Ground Control’s brand-new Commercial Business Admin Apprenticeship — designed for commercially minded A level or college leavers who want hands-on experience within a fast-paced team. We’re offering two exceptional opportunities to join our growing commercial team, where you’ll work alongside industry experts and contribute to high-profile projects from day one.

Why join Ground Control?

Real Commercial Experience:
Rotations across Bid Management, Estimating, Contract Mobilisation, Commercial Operations, and Asset Management will give you a 360° view of how our business wins, mobilises, and delivers successful projects.

Industry-Leading Development:
From day one, you’ll receive tailored training in Grounds & Winter Maintenance bid management, estimating, contract mobilisation and commercial analysis, supported by personal mentoring from our senior leaders.

Career Growth:
At the end of your Level 3 Business Admin apprenticeship, you’ll move into a permanent role in one of our commercial teams — setting you up for a long-term career in Bid Management, Estimating, Contract Mobilisations or Commercial Operations.

Purpose-Driven Business:
Ground Control isn’t just a commercial success story — we’re recognised leaders in sustainability and environmental services, meaning your work will make a difference to the world around you.

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll be on track for (or recently achieved) A levels or a college course within a commercial discipline such as:

· Business & Management

· Maths and or Statistics

· Or another related subject.

Strong passes in Maths and English GCSEs are also an essential.

More importantly, you’ll have:

· A strong commercial instinct and analytical thinking skills

· A proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for learning

· Resilience and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment

· The ambition to become a future leader in a growing, purpose-driven company

Ready to build a commercial career that matters?
Apply today and start your journey at one of the UK’s most exciting commercial environmental services companies.

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.