About the role
SENIOR HORTICULTURE / FARM MANAGER
We are working confidentially with a highly experienced Senior Horticulture and Farm Management professional who is currently seeking their next long-term opportunity within the UK horticulture sector.
With over 20 years of experience across horticulture, organic top fruit production, large-scale orchard management, harvest operations, storage, packhouse operations and commercial farm management, this candidate offers an excellent combination of hands-on technical knowledge, senior leadership and commercial experience.
NEXT ROLE
This candidate is interested in discussing senior horticulture and operational opportunities where they can combine extensive management, commercial and practical farming experience.
Potential Roles:
• Farm Manager
• Senior Farm Manager
• Operations Manager
• Harvest Manager
• Growing / Production Management
• Senior Horticulture Management
Sector: Horticulture / Fresh Produce / Top Fruit / Soft Fruit
Location: Flexible throughout the UK
Relocation: Fully flexible
Availability: ASAP
HORTICULTURE & MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
• 20+ years of horticulture and farm management experience
• Management of 100+ hectares of commercial horticultural production
• Senior responsibility for day-to-day farm and business operations
• Leadership of permanent and seasonal workforces, including managers and supervisors
• Recruitment, training, payroll, workforce planning and performance management
• Crop walking, pest and disease identification and crop protection planning
• Irrigation, soil sampling and soil improvement programmes
• Large-scale harvest planning and operational management
• Cold storage and post-harvest management
• Packhouse operations, logistics and traceability
• Audit, certification and compliance
• Customer relationships and contractual supply management
• Budgeting, cost control and strategic business planning
• Machinery maintenance planning and supply sourcing
COMMERCIAL TRACK RECORD
A particular strength of this candidate is the ability to combine practical horticultural knowledge with senior operational and commercial management experience.
In a previous long-term role, the candidate played a key part in expanding the farming operation from a modest business into a multi-million-pound operation.
Experience also includes introducing improved production systems and new varieties, developing harvest operations, reducing production costs and building a stable, high-performing permanent team.
The candidate is commercially driven, hands-on and comfortable taking responsibility for both people and operational performance.
YOUR NEXT HIRE COULD ALREADY BE TALKING TO US
At Talent Agri, we work confidentially with experienced professionals across UK agriculture, horticulture and fresh produce who are actively considering their next career move.
If you are looking to appoint proven people across your fresh produce or horticulture operation — from growing, technical and quality through to farm, harvest, packhouse, operations, commercial and senior leadership — contact us to discuss your requirements.
We can confidentially introduce suitable candidates based on your operation, crops, location and management requirements.
Recruiting?
07491 749653
Qualifications & experience
- BSc Horticulture Sciences
- BASIS Commercial Horticulture Diploma
- PA1 & PA3 Spraying Certificates
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety
- Forklift Licence
- Full UK Driving Licence
Candidate requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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