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Director of Growing

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Lead the Future of Commercial Horticulture

Are you ready to step into one of the most influential growing roles in UK horticulture?

This is a rare opportunity to take responsibility for a nationally significant growing operation, shaping the future of crop production across an extensive network of modern glasshouse facilities. You'll combine the best of proven growing expertise with cutting-edge technology, driving innovation, sustainability, and performance at scale.|

If you're an experienced growing professional looking to broaden your impact beyond a single site and into a strategic leadership position, this could be the career-defining move you've been waiting for.

As Director of Growing, you'll lead the growing strategy across a diverse and sophisticated horticultural business with production sites spanning the country.

You'll be entrusted with developing world-class crops, identifying and implementing new growing techniques, and ensuring the business remains at the forefront of an evolving sector. Working closely with operational, technical, commercial, and innovation teams, you'll influence every stage of the growing process from variety selection and crop planning through to production performance and future investment.

This is more than a growing role. It's an opportunity to shape the direction of a business recognised as a leader in its field.

What's on Offer?

  • A genuine step up into a nationally influential leadership position.
  • The opportunity to shape the future direction of a major horticultural business.
  • Access to industry-leading technology and investment.
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking culture committed to innovation.
  • The chance to work alongside some of the most respected professionals in horticulture.
  • Competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
Ready to Grow Your Career?

For ambitious growing professionals, opportunities like this don't come along often.

If you're excited by the prospect of leading at scale, driving innovation, and helping define the future of UK horticulture, we'd love to hear from you.

Take the next step. Lead the future of growing by applying below or contacting me for a confidential conversation on 01780 480 530 or tom@morepeople.co.uk