Glasshouse/Growing Manager

Atkinson Moss; Norwich; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkinson Moss seeks a Glasshouse/Growing Manager for its thriving Norfolk operations. The role oversees crop performance, environmental control, and yield strategy across soft fruit and commercial fruit enterprises, with end-to-end accountability for crop health and production efficiency.

You will drive trials and innovations, manage climate control (including Priva) and fertigation, and lead a team of growing staff to deliver high-quality yields.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience managing glasshouse or protected soft fruit operations.
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Data-driven approach with experience in trials and innovation.
• Hands-on experience with environmental control systems and fertigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crop performance and yield strategies for soft fruit and commercial fruit enterprises.
• Manage environmental controls, irrigation, EC/pH, and climate systems across protected environments.
• Lead crop protection strategies, IPM, and agronomy walks to maintain plant health and quality.
• Spearhead variety trials, season-extension projects, and modern production methods to optimize yield and labour efficiency.
• Direct daily farm/husbandry teams, set priorities, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Commercial growing

Leadership

Data-driven mindset

Trial management

Tools

Priva climate control

Fertigation

Job description

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.