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.The RoleAs Grower Manager, you''ll lead all growing activity across two sites, with responsibility for:Commercial crop performanceTrial and innovation programmesAgronomy strategy and optimisationPeople leadershipYou''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.What You''ll Be DoingYou''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 standardsDesigning, running and scaling crop trialsCreating and refining detailed growing protocols to ensure repeatable successManaging and developing your team, setting clear priorities and driving accountabilityWorking closely with seed, substrate and technology partners ..... full job details .....