Fruit Farm Growth & Strategy Manager

Place UK Ltd; Tunstead; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Place UK Ltd is seeking a Farm Operations Lead to promote health and safety, uphold food safety standards, and drive fruit crop growth in collaboration with the Farm Management and Berry Gardens.

You will supervise crop inspection for pests and diseases, plan control measures, manage husbandry tasks and labour planning, lead on project trials and strategic development, and coach teams toward continuous improvement and strong on-site engagement.

Qualifications

• Promote and support a safe working environment.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements at all times.
• Active involvement in growing fruit crops with Farm Manager.
• Crop inspection for pests and diseases; plan and implement control measures.
• Oversee farm husbandry tasks and labour planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies with Head of Fresh.
• Lead on new projects for the Farm, including trials and labour-saving ideas.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance management of the team.
• Engage with employees on-site and other managers to build relations.

Job description

Place UK Ltd is seeking a Farm Operations Lead to promote health and safety, uphold food safety standards, and drive fruit crop growth in collaboration with the Farm Management and Berry Gardens.

You will supervise crop inspection for pests and diseases, plan control measures, manage husbandry tasks and labour planning, lead on project trials and strategic development, and coach teams toward continuous improvement and strong on-site engagement.