General Manager
Application Deadline: 30 November 2025
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Ely
Reporting To: Operations Director
Compensation: GBP 80,000 - GBP 85,000 / year
Description
We're seeking a driven and hands-on General Manager to lead our Ely site, overseeing greenhouse and packhouse operations with a focus on quality, process control, and team development. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring high performance, strong compliance, and an exceptional workplace culture.
As General Manager, you'll provide visible, decisive leadership across our Ely site - driving standards, ensuring process control, efficiency, and accountability through your teams.
You'll take ownership of:
* Leading operations and maintaining discipline standards across the greenhouse, packhouse and facilities teams
* Driving cost control, safety, and hygiene compliance
* Coaching and developing managers to achieve operational excellence
* Embedding a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement
* Reporting on site performance, compliance, and workforce development
You'll also be part of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and business-wide initiatives to ensure Ely operates efficiently, safely, and in line with company goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and develop your team to deliver consistent performance and engagement
* Ensure operational processes, standards, and audits are met across all areas
* Maintain high-quality production and site presentation standards
* Oversee risk assessments, safe systems of work, and health & safety compliance
* Collaborate with internal teams to optimise labour planning, productivity, and communication
* Promote the GHG values of Ownership, Energy, Cultivate, Action, and Excellence every day
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You're a confident and practical leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.
You'll bring:
* Proven experience in Operations or Site Management
* A hands-on leadership style with strong people management skills
* Excellent communication and decision-making ability
* Confidence analysing data and using insight to drive improvements
* A commitment to high standards, safety, and teamwork
Benefits
* Monthly car allowance
* Private medical insurance
* Medical cash plan
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
* Group Life
* Retail and leisure discounts
* Pension contribution matched up to 5%
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