Growing Manager

Do you want full ownership of crops without fighting the weather? Ready to lead growing strategy, not just follow it?

I’m recruiting a Grower Manager for one of the most exciting and fast‑growing vertical farming businesses in the UK. This is a rare opportunity to take control of commercial growing and trial crops across two high‑tech sites, working at the cutting edge of sustainable food production.

This is not a "keep‑the‑lights‑on" growing role. You’ll shape how crops are grown, trialled, scaled and improved – combining agronomy, data and leadership in a climate‑controlled environment built for performance.

As Grower Manager, you’ll lead all growing activity across two sites, with responsibility for:

• Commercial crop performance
• Trial and innovation programmes
• Agronomy strategy and optimisation
• People leadership

You’ll manage a small but capable team – two full‑time growers and one part‑time team member – while working closely with technical and commercial stakeholders to continually improve quality, yield and consistency.

You’ll have full end‑to‑end ownership of the growing operation, including:

• Leading the cultivation of commercial baby‑leaf and herb crops to consistently high standards
• Designing, running and scaling crop trials
• Creating and refining detailed growing protocols to ensure repeatable success
• Managing and developing your team, setting clear priorities and driving accountability
• Working closely with seed, substrate and technology partners to stay ahead of innovation

You’ll be an experienced grower ready to lead and you’ll likely bring:

• A relevant degree or significant commercial growing experience
• Proven experience managing crops at scale, ideally in controlled environments (glasshouse, vertical or advanced horticulture)
• Confidence making decisions, solving problems and taking ownership
• Experience leading or mentoring others (formally or informally)

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who cares deeply about how crops perform – and isn’t afraid to challenge, test and improve the status quo.

• Innovation at its core – you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, constantly improving and evolving.
• Sustainability‑driven – play a key role in reducing food miles, water use and land consumption.
• Fast decision‑making – work in a dynamic environment where you can have a real impact.
• Career growth – as the business scales up, exciting new opportunities will emerge – this is a great time to get on the bus.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary – competitive
• 30 days annual leave
• Private healthcare scheme
• 7% pension increasing by 1% each year capped at 10%

If you’re an experienced grower looking for a fresh challenge, this is your chance. For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Emily, on  email  or drop me a message on Linked In. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date – just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.