Job Overview
Head of Growing – Soft Fruit, based in Leominster. The successful candidate will take ownership of crop production, leading a growing team to deliver high‑quality, high‑yielding strawberry crops that meet leading supermarket standards.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the full growing cycle from plant delivery through to harvest.
* Manage crop plans and implement biological crop protection programmes.
* Develop team performance and leadership.
* Ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements.
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in protected soft fruit growing, with strong operational and commercial focus.
* Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple production areas.
* Experienced leader with excellent communication and people management skills.
* Capable of building positive, productive cross‑departmental relationships.
* FACTS and BASIS certifications – PA1, PA2, PA6a, and PA6b.
Package
* Salary £55,000 – £36,000 DOE.
* Permanent, full‑time role with leadership responsibilities.
* Opportunity to join a highly respected and innovative horticultural business.
Contact
Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, GHartwell@agriRS.co.uk.
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