Glass House Manager

TN United Kingdom; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established commercial nursery is seeking a Glass House Manager to oversee crop production across multiple sites in Essex. This pivotal role involves ensuring the highest quality of plants while maintaining efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in horticultural management, excellent leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a reputable horticultural business known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, and enjoy a competitive salary along with accommodation. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Professional development opportunities

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• Solid background in horticultural or nursery management.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills across multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant production across glasshouse facilities.
• Plan crop schedules, forecasts, and maintain compliance.

Skills

Horticultural Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Crop Protection Knowledge

Education

Degree in Horticulture or related field

Job description

Glass House Manager – Essex- Competitive Salary + Accommodation

The Job:
An established commercial nursery is seeking a Glass House Manager to lead all aspects of glasshouse crop production across several nursery sites. This is a key operational role with responsibility for producing top-quality plants while ensuring efficiency, hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing plant production across glasshouse facilities
• Working closely with commercial teams to ensure timely procurement of materials
• Planning crop schedules, forecasts, and trial activity
• Maintaining control of pest, disease, and weed management programmes
• Ensuring full compliance with industry standards (e.g., LEAF, Red Tractor)
• Supervising and supporting crop production staff, including holiday and performance management
• Overseeing equipment use and site cleanliness across working areas
• Providing regular operational updates and end-of-season reporting
• Supporting internal training and sharing best practices in glasshouse operations

The Company: This reputable horticultural business operates across multiple nursery locations and is known for producing consistently high-quality crops for the UK market. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and compliance, the company fosters a collaborative culture and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Candidate: The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in horticultural or nursery management, with strong leadership and coordination skills across multi-site operations. You should be confident in planning, problem-solving, and maintaining compliance to high standards.

Requirements include:

• Experience in nursery or glasshouse crop management
• Strong team leadership and communication abilities
• Excellent organisational and forecasting skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to hygiene and safety
• Understanding of crop protection and sustainable practices
• Flexibility to contribute to weekend rotas as part of management cover

The Package:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Accommodation provided
• Permanent, full-time role
• Strong potential for professional development and career growth

Please email your CV to Chris Brown, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant.