Rope Access Manager

Location: National

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week

Take ownership. Build lasting relationships. Make a visible impact every day.

You take pride in running safe, efficient rope access operations, building strong client relationships, and leading your teams with fairness and clarity. That’s exactly the kind of leadership we value at Ground Control.

We’re looking for a Rope Access Manager who owns their operations with confidence, someone who sets high standards, tackles issues proactively, and represents the business with professionalism and pride. You’ll have real autonomy, the support of a skilled operational network, and the freedom to make decisions that shape the success of your rope access projects.

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of your rope access operations and play a key part in maintaining safe, efficient work, strong client relationships, and high standards across every site.

• Implement, maintain, and review safe systems, policies, and procedures.

• Ensure teams meet industry safety standards and compliance requirements.

• Conduct site visits, audits, and incident investigations to maintain excellence.

• Support recruitment, staff development, and retention to grow a strong, competent team.

• Uphold Ground Control’s values and inspire the same throughout your teams.

What you’ll get

• The freedom to run your region with trust, not micromanagement

• A region where your leadership shapes performance, client satisfaction and long-term success

• Scope to grow your portfolio and influence as you deliver strong results

• Development opportunities through hands-on leadership, turnaround work and cross-functional collaboration

• Competitive package including company vehicle, private GP, wellbeing support, bonus scheme, pension, volunteering days and recognition rewards

What we’re looking for:

• Lead rope access operations, ensuring it’s the right method for each project.

• Plan, implement, and review safe systems of work.

• Maintain operational policies, procedures, and compliance with industry standards.

• Motivate and manage Rope Access Supervisors and field teams to achieve high safety standards.

• Conduct site visits, audits, and support incident investigations.

• Ensure all personnel hold the correct competencies and IRATA certifications.

• Drive improvements in delivery, compliance, and team engagement.

• Uphold and inspire Ground Control’s core values across all rope access operations.

About Ground Control

Ground Control is a certified B Corporation, committed to caring for the environment, our people and the communities we serve. Since 1973, we’ve led the industry through quality, sustainability and a genuine commitment to doing the right thing. Our Contract Managers are trusted, supported and given the autonomy they need to deliver work they can be proud of.

If you’re a Contract Manager who values professionalism, accountability and the ability to make a visible difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.