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Glasshouse​/Growing Manager

Job in Norwich, Norfolk County, NR2, England, UK
Listing for: Atkinson Moss
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Glasshouse / Growing Manager - Soft Fruit

Location: Norfolk (Place UK)

Salary: c. £70,000 + Package

Lead high-tech growing operations and drive crop performance for a premier Norfolk producer.

An experienced Glasshouse / Growing Manager is sought to oversee crop performance, environmental control, and yield strategy across our clients soft fruit and commercial fruit enterprises. This is a key operational seat with end-to-end accountability for crop health, production efficiency, and continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Crop & Commercial Performance:
    Manage commercial growing strategies, crop husbandry, and seasonal production targets in close collaboration with the Head of Fresh.
  • Glasshouse & Climate Control:
    Oversee environmental controls, irrigation, nutrition (EC/pH), and climate management systems (including Priva) across protected and heated cropping environments.
  • Agronomy & Plant Health:
    Lead crop protection strategies, biological pest control (IPM), and regular agronomy walks to ensure optimal plant health and quality.
  • Trials & Innovation:
    Spearhead new variety trials, season-extension projects, and modern commercial growing techniques to optimize yield and labour efficiency.
  • Leadership & Team Management:
    Direct daily farm/husbandry teams, set operational priorities, and mentor junior growing staff.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Commercial Growing Expertise:
    Proven track record managing glasshouse or protected soft fruit/horticultural operations at a senior level.
  • Technical Depth:
    Hands-on experience with environmental control systems (Priva), fertigation, and biological crop protection.
  • Data-Driven & Innovative: A continuous improvement mindset with experience leading trial work and implementing modern production methods.
  • Strong Leadership:
    Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage site teams and collaborate across production and supply chain departments.

Join an established, forward-thinking business offering significant autonomy to shape growing strategy, invest in trial projects, and lead a top-tier growing operation.

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