Senior Growing Manager – (Strawberries & Blueberries)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Growing Manager to take the lead at a high-performing soft fruit farm set in the beautiful county of Herefordshire.
Spanning 27 hectares of blueberries and 35 hectares of strawberries, the site operates with modern tabletops, advanced irrigation, heating and monitoring systems. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of a fast-paced, progressive agricultural business, where the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the farm and inspiring those around them.
Following the retirement of a long-standing manager, the business is seeking a motivated, commercially minded leader with strong operational and people-management experience. The Farm Manager will oversee the day-to-day running of the site, leading a large and diverse workforce to consistently deliver high-quality crops.
The Role
The Farm Manager will:
1. Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated operational team
2. Ensure all farm activities are delivered efficiently, safely and on time
3. Maintain high standards of compliance, ethics and health & safety
4. Manage labour, budgets and resources effectively
5. Use data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
6. Plan and adapt to changing conditions with a strong commercial focus
About the Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will bring:
7. Proven experience managing farm or operational teams in FMCG or similar large-scale environments
8. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
9. A solid understanding of crop behaviour, growing cycles and farm operations
10. Confidence managing budgets, performance data and IT systems
11. A proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to problem-solve and adapt
12. A strong commitment to health & safety and regulatory compliance
(Formal qualifications such as NEBOSH are desirable)
What’s on Offer
13. Competitive salary + bonus, with a relocation package available for the right candidate
14. Permanent, full-time position
15. Excellent opportunities for career progression and personal development
Due to the nature of the role, flexibility and weekend working will be required.
This is a rare chance to step into a senior leadership role within a modern, forward-thinking farming operation — ideal for someone ready to make a real impact and grow with the business.
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