Ground Control’s Branching Out Podcast

In this episode, we catch up with Vince Story -Senior Contract Delivery Manager with the Utility Arb Division. We talk all things Utility arb, and top tips for managers to keep organised and working with teams. We also discuss what could be your new hobby - I am going to term "tree spotting", but you have to listen to find out more!

In this special International Podcast Day episode, we are joined by Jason Knights Managing Director of Ground Control. He provides us with great insights into his role, and the business. He also gives some solid advice about running a successful team and being your authentic self. 

What does a Lion, a pirate ship, and a pineapple have in common? Absolutely nothing! Yet all these things can sum up our chat with Heather Goddard - Buying Manager, who talks us through the never-boring world of procurement at Ground Control.

In this episode, we chat with Tom Goodman - Director of Energy. We discuss how they are growing and expanding the Energy business at Ground Control, how you can learn more about this exciting venture and some great advice about how to keep going when things seem tough.

Jack of all trades, Amanda Manning - Events Coordinator joins us for this episode. She is a logistical master who talks us through her typical week and what it takes to plan the fabulous GC summer party we all know and love.

In this episode, we catch up with Phoebe Ganon, an Operations Graduate. We discussed what the last year has looked like for her, what an operations graduate gets up to, and the unique insights she has had working in the various divisions at Ground Control.

This week we have a fascinating chat with multi-championship winning “Karate Kid” Jay Hicks, our Winter Maintenance Operations Director. Jay shares how his team constantly strives to improve and make positive changes in their division, for the benefit of both our clients and our wonderful people and teams. One thing is for certain our Winter Maintenance Team never go into hibernation!

In this episode, we chat with Mr. Congeniality, and the rolodex of Ground Control (Gen Z’s ask your parents what that is)… Gary Clark Head Office Manager. He tells us about his typical week and how his reception team handles the challenges they face.

In this episode, we speak to Chris Bawtree our Nature Recovery Director with the Evergreen Fund. We discuss the next chapter for Wildfell, other exciting projects he is involved in, and what his goals are for the next 5 years. 

In this fascinating episode, we catch up with our Group Sales and Marketing Director Brian Smith, where we learn a bit about what makes him tick, what his focus for BD is in 2024/25 financial year, and some good advice on how he keeps motivated day-to-day ... a must listen!

In this episode, we catch up with Joe Coggins to discuss all things health and safety. Gone are the days of handing out slaps on the wrist, Joe talks about how our modern health and safety team are there to connect with our teams and support all the great work we do *safely* onsite. 

In this episode, we chat with Adam Murray a Field Team Leader in Yorkshire working in our Grounds Maintenance Division. We hear all about how he is keeping busy this growing season in beautiful Yorkshire, winning awards, and his past life as a chef! 

Do you know what SEO means? Do you know what colour is least accessible? Well, Sam Fry does! She joins us this week for a chat about all things Marketing at Ground Control.

In this episode, we will be speaking to Simon Astbury owner of one of our amazing field teams Green Scenery where we discuss the development journey he and his team are on with the help of Ground Control. To see more about this team, you can also check out their website: Green Scenery (green-scenery.co.uk)

In this episode we chat to Freddie, our CFO, about the challenges and triumphs of all things numbers.  We also hear about his secret talent.

In this episode we chat to Andrew Sullivan aka #mechman and hear about the 'big kit' GC uses out on site, that if you need a door-man then Andrew is your man, and other adventures.   If you want to see some of Mechman's video then follow this link to the playlist on our GC University YouTube Channel  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNfSAlOVGaBIu_QDrI4OF9MRTATRfiAXq&si=X9EnbScUSrMLY29r  

Ahead of International Women's Day in this episode we find out about what a Director of Transformation and Product does by chatting to Arabela.  And what a chat it is; we cover drones, fashion and so much more. #inspireinclusion #IWD2024

We chat to Grant Hine and find out about the the different parts of his role managing customers and team members across a really wide geographical area.  We also chat about what he's looking forward to about the GC Lead program (our early leaders development program).

We chat to Malcolm Watson and find out about the breadth of the Project Manager role from someone who is passionate about doing high quality work.  We also learn what Malcolm and Sherlock Holmes have in common.

In this very first episode of the Ground Control Branching Out Podcast we are chatting to Chris Howell the Chief Information Officer and finding out what he does and what he's interested in. In each episode of the Branching Out Podcast we'll be talking to a different person working either for or with Ground Control.  It's all about hearing what people actually do, the difference it makes and shari...

This is a short teaser for the Branching Out Podcast.  Coming soon!