Operations & Growing Manager Soft Fruit Somerset / Midlands This isn't just another growing job.
It's your opportunity to play a key role in a sustainable farming project that's changing the way fresh produce is grown in the UK
- with clear progression as the business scales up.
The Role You'll take ownership of their pilot site in Somerset for 12-18 months, before moving to lead the first large-scale commercial facility in the Midlands.
Whilst in Somerset, you'll be making sure daily operations run smoothly while also playing a central role in developing their commercial facility.
Managing site operations including lighting, irrigation, fertigation, harvest, and labour.
Running structured crop trials and analysing data to inform large-scale processes.
Writing, rolling out, and improving SOPs for growing and site operations.
Maintaining compliance and supporting audits.
Leading daily meetings, shift planning, and ensuring accurate record keeping.
Monitoring KPIs (yield, energy use, cost per kg, labour efficiency) and driving improvements.
Supporting the design and set-up of a new commercial facility.
within 12-18 months, you could be stepping up into a bigger leadership position as the business scales.
About you Ability to relocate
- their commercial site is likely to be based in the Midlands, so you'll be able to move as this develops.
Experience in commercial growing
- Soft fruit would be a bonus, but transferable crop knowledge is just as valuable.
Data confident
- able to use Excel to analyse results and make decisions.
Comfortable with processes and compliance
- A rare chance to join a business tackling both food security and sustainability.
Career progression
- this role has real potential for promotion within 2 years.
Competitive salary Be part of a small, passionate, and supportive team where your input really matters.
How to Apply For an informal chat, call Sarah on, email, or drop me a message on LinkedIn.