Horticultural Team Leader - Breeding & Trials
Albrighton, Shropshire | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Great Benefits

Do you have a passion for plants, a sharp eye for detail, and the drive to lead a team that helps create something truly beautiful?

We're working with one of the UK's most iconic horticultural brands, a family-run grower and breeder recognised around the world for producing some of the most admired flowers on earth. From their stunning Shropshire site, they combine decades of craftsmanship with cutting-edge breeding innovation to create something special. And now, they're looking for a Horticultural Team Leader to help take their breeding programme to new heights.

About the Role

As Horticultural Team Leader, you'll be right at the heart of the breeding operation, leading a talented and passionate team responsible for nurturing, evaluating, and developing new plant varieties.

This is a hands-on, outdoors (and sometimes glasshouse) role where no two days are the same. One day you could be planning cross-pollinations and seed germination, the next you'll be out in the fields assessing trials or guiding your team through key plant care operations.

You'll:

• Coordinate daily work schedules and keep everything running smoothly
• Lead and motivate your team, providing training, support, and guidance
• Get stuck in with the breeding process - from pollination and propagation to pruning and trial assessments
• Keep accurate records of breeding data, progress, and plant performance
• Maintain top standards for health, safety, and biosecurity
• Work closely with the Breeding Operations Manager to plan and prioritise workloads

Who We're Looking For

You'll thrive here if you:

• Have a horticultural qualification (RHS Level 2 or above) or solid hands-on nursery/growing experience
• Are confident leading small teams in a practical, outdoor environment
• Understand plant propagation, pest and disease management, and greenhouse operations
• Are organised, adaptable, and happy to get involved in everything from data collection to fieldwork
• Have an eye for detail and take real pride in your work
• Hold (or are willing to gain) PA1/PA6 spraying certificates and a full UK driving licence

Why You'll Love It

• Be part of a company known worldwide for its horticultural excellence
• Work in a beautiful countryside setting surrounded by people who genuinely love what they do
• Join a friendly, supportive team with a family feel
• Great opportunities for learning, development and career growth
• Competitive pay and benefits
  
  

What's In It For You

• Annual profit-related bonus scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support, counselling, advice etc)
• Electric car charging points
• Free parking
• Free drinks & snacks
• Social events throughout the year
• Staff discount
• 25 days of annual leave rising after 5 years of service
• All earnings and employer contributions to the pension scheme
• Life event gifts (weddings & babies)
• Eye care scheme (free eye tests & money towards glasses for VDU users)

If you're the kind of person who finds joy in growing, experimenting, and leading others to do their best work - this is your chance to be part of something blooming special.

Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on 01780 480530, or email emily@morepeople.co.uk.