Multi-Site Nursery Operations Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is partnering with a family-owned horticultural business to recruit a Nursery Operations Manager. The role oversees production across several sites, shaping strategy, leading teams, and driving continuous improvement while delivering high-quality plants.

You will work with the Leadership Team to balance horticultural excellence with commercial performance, empowering growth and innovation across the business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial nursery production or ornamental horticulture.
• Proven leadership of managers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of crop production techniques and IPM.

Responsibilities

• Oversee horticultural production across multiple sites.
• Help define and deliver long-term nursery strategy and commercial performance.
• Lead operational improvements and strategic projects.
• Develop people and build high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Integrated Pest Management

Crop production techniques

Stakeholder management

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is partnering with a family-owned horticultural business to recruit a Nursery Operations Manager. The role oversees production across several sites, shaping strategy, leading teams, and driving continuous improvement while delivering high-quality plants.

You will work with the Leadership Team to balance horticultural excellence with commercial performance, empowering growth and innovation across the business.