If you’re the kind of grower who notices a climate tweak before the system does…
Who walks a glasshouse and instantly knows what needs adjusting…
And who enjoys leading from the front, not just sitting behind a screen…
Then this could be your next move!
I’m working with a major UK glasshouse business (seriously impressive scale, but still family-rooted in its values) to find a Senior Grower for one of their sites.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take real ownership of crop performance across a high-tech site, focussing on tomatoes and cucumbers.
What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll be the go-to person for everything growing-related on site, working closely with the Growing Director and Operations Manager to keep standards high and performance even higher.
Day-to-day, that means:
*Owning climate control, irrigation and crop steering to get the very best out of every plant
*Monitoring crop performance and making smart, timely adjustments
*Working closely with IPM teams to keep crops healthy and thriving
*Leading from the front - regular crop walks, supporting team leaders, and guiding growers
*Managing and developing 1-2 growers, helping them step up their game
*Keeping detailed crop records, forecasts and reports (without letting it take over your day)
*Contributing to cropping strategy and longer-term planning
*Making sure energy, water and inputs are used as efficiently as possible
*Playing a key role in weekly planning and decision-making meetings


In short - you’ll have real influence over how the site performs.
The Setup*Fully glasshouse-based role (no bouncing between sites)
*High-tech environment with modern systems and infrastructure
*Strong collaboration across growing, ops and technical teams
*A business that genuinely invests in sustainability and innovation
What I’m Looking ForYou’re likely already a Senior Grower or an experienced Grower ready to step up, with:
*Strong experience in protected cropping (cucumbers ideal, tomatoes or peppers also relevant)
*Confidence managing climate, irrigation and crop strategy
*A practical, hands-on approach - you’re visible in the glasshouse, not just behind a laptop
*Leadership ability - someone people listen to and learn from
*Good data awareness (you can interpret numbers and act on them)
*A proactive mindset - spotting issues early and taking ownership
What’s On Offer*Competitive salary (depending on experience)
*Private medical insurance + medical cash plan
*Pension (matched up to 5%)
*Life assurance
*Retail & leisure discounts
*Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions genuinely impact crop performance (and business success), I’d love to have a chat.
Interested? Please call Emily on , email or apply directly here.