Ground Control appointed Samantha Downing as People Systems Manager in January.

At Ground Control, we believe that well-maintained spaces inspire people and create thriving communities. This belief is at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's leading external maintenance and biodiversity specialist, we support over 50,000 commercial properties by caring for the grounds, landscapes, and environments that shape daily life. Our comprehensive services include Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Construction and Design, Arboriculture, Winter Gritting, EV Charging Point Installation, and more. We blend deep environmental expertise with advanced technology and data, enabling our clients to care for their spaces and achieve meaningful sustainability goals—because making a positive impact truly matters. We are proud to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 in the Big Organisation category, B Corp certified, a Living Wage Employee and recipients of the RoSPA Order of Distinction, with 16 consecutive Gold Awards for exemplary health and safety. Our commitment to Net Zero by 2038 is externally verified by SBTi, with ISO 14001 guiding our processes. We drive carbon reduction through innovative client-facing initiatives. Our vision is to leave the world better than we found it. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human nature by uniting people, places, and the planet.

Founded 1973