Lead Grower, Data-Driven Protected Crops

MorePeople; Boston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced growing technology

Professional development

Career progression

Innovation exposure

Job summary

MorePeople is recruiting a Grower to lead commercial protected crops in a modern UK glasshouse. You’ll shape crop strategy, manage climate, irrigation and nutrition, and work with data-driven systems to optimise yield and quality.

You’ll collaborate with operations, technical and production teams, mentor colleagues, and drive continuous improvement. A degree in horticulture and practical protected cropping experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Commercial protected crop growing experience.
• Soft fruit experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of climate management, irrigation and fertigation systems.
• Experience analysing crop and environmental data.
• Excellent observational and problem‑solving skills.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring colleagues within a growing environment.
• Strong communication skills across multiple departments.
• Proactive approach and confident decision-maker.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of crop performance, yield and quality.
• Use data and observations to optimise climate, irrigation and nutrition.
• Lead and collaborate with operations, technical and production teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in growing programmes.
• Support long-term strategy and growth within the business.

Skills

Protected crop experience

Data-driven decisions

Climate management

Team leadership

Cross-department communication

Education

Degree in Horticulture or related

PA1/PA6/PA9 certifications

BASIS/FACTS qualifications

Tools

Priva climate control systems

Job description

MorePeople is recruiting a Grower to lead commercial protected crops in a modern UK glasshouse. You’ll shape crop strategy, manage climate, irrigation and nutrition, and work with data-driven systems to optimise yield and quality.

You’ll collaborate with operations, technical and production teams, mentor colleagues, and drive continuous improvement. A degree in horticulture and practical protected cropping experience are preferred.