Crop Manager

Kent

£DoE + Car + Package

Wanted the autonomy to thrive in a growing business?

Want to work for a business with a great reputation?

This is your opportunity. The one where you can work for a business that is continually developing, investing and has no plans to stand still.

Tell Me More:

You’ll join a dynamic team working with a well-respected and innovative grower in Kent. With 85 hectares of prime farmland, they supply top-tier UK retailers like Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and M&S.

This is a business that values progression, invests in its people, and offers exciting career opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Due to business growth, this business is looking for a Crop Manager to oversee their fresh produce growing operation.

• You’ll manage planting schedules, propagation, and crop agronomy for leafy salads and herbs.
• Lead and motivate a team of up to 10 full-time workers to ensure efficient planting, harvesting, and quality control.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager to achieve production targets while innovating for sustainability and efficiency.

About You:

You’re a hands-on grower with a passion for crop management and team leadership.

• Experience with leafy salads, herbs, or similar crops is essential, with wholehead lettuce experience being highly desirable.
• Strong people skills to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• You’ll ideally have your BASIS certification, but practical experience and knowledge speak volumes.

What’s Next:

For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Kieran, on 01780 480530, email Kieran@morepeople.co.uk, or drop me a message on LinkedIn. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date – just send what you have, and we’ll sort the rest later!

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Want to join and contribute to a well-respected company in the seed breeding industry?

You’ll be collaborating with the Head of Departments to create clear visions for crop varieties, manage variety release and product life cycle as well as managing and planning new features to the agricultural portfolio.

Ideally you’ll be BASIS qualified, passionate about the industry and working in a similar role within the agriculture.

You’ll have the opportunity to travel across the UK and Europe as well as to multiple events throughout the year. The role will be based in Lincolnshire, but due to the hybrid nature of the role, we welcome applicants from outside of this area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Head of Agriculture and Head of Technical (Agriculture) to create a vision for a seed product including Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oilseeds, Pulses, Oats and Diverse Crops.
• Prioritise product features and capabilities, sense checking with Sales and Technical teams.
• Meet regularly with all stakeholders, including sales, technical, marketing and breeders to gather and evaluate ideas and opinions
• Work with Head of Agriculture to create crop plans and timelines for developing the seed products
• Plan new features, products and changes to the Agriculture portfolio
• Learn about Merchant and Grower customers, and a product’s market. Research competitors and similar products
• Support marketing campaigns by writing, editing and proofreading copy for sales, technical and promotional materials
• Ensure Technical accuracy of campaign materials and seek formal sign off if necessary
• Participate in relevant activities including Open Days, Conferences, Briefings, internal and external meetings
• Work to a customer-centric ethos including significant travel in the UK and Europe, which may occur outside standing working hours
• Proactively work with other teams across the business

This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading company, with development opportunities and support throughout your career.

If you’re interested to hear more about this opportunity and are keen to work with like-minded individuals, get in touch for an informal, confidential conversation with me, Hannah on 01780 480530 or email me on Hannah.cuthbert@morepeople.co.uk.

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