Nursery manager

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable horticultural firm in England is searching for an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee a dedicated team and ensure top-notch plant quality. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day operations, including staff management, growing decisions, and irrigation strategies. Ideal for someone who thrives in a practical setting and wants to take ownership of a nursery rather than being desk-bound. The role requires prior nursery production experience and effective team leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive package based on experience

Health Shield

Pension plan

Flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery production, ideally with shrubs or perennials.
• Confident leading teams and setting high standards.
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable making independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of full-time and seasonal staff.
• Manage potting, shaping, and stock presentation.
• Make hands-on growing decisions across shrubs and perennials.
• Plan and oversee irrigation strategies.
• Monitor crops for pests, diseases, and nutrition.

Skills

Nursery production

Team leadership

Irrigation practices

Plant health management

Organizational skills

Education

PA1/PA6 qualified

Job description

Nursery Manager

Hertfordshire

£Dependent on experience

Are you an experienced grower who thrives in a hands‑on leadership role? Looking for the chance to take ownership of a well‑equipped nursery site, lead a committed team and ensure exceptional plant quality across a busy production environment?

This could be the perfect next step.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive package based on experience
• Health Shield, pension and flexibility where needed
• A modern, well‑invested growing site with poly tunnels, reservoir, sub‑irrigation and trial areas
• A supportive Production Manager and a stable on‑site team
• A role focused on growing and leading people - not being stuck in the office

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you'll take full day‑to‑day responsibility for the site, its people, and the quality of the crops produced. You'll be the key decision‑maker on the ground, ensuring plants are grown, maintained and presented to the highest standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of full‑time and seasonal staff
• Managing potting, shaping, stock presentation and general crop quality
• Making hands‑on growing decisions across shrubs, perennials and 2L production
• Planning and overseeing irrigation strategies
• Monitoring crops for pests, diseases, nutrition and irrigation issues
• Maintaining high standards of plant health, biosecurity and hygiene
• Working with the Production Manager on rotations, space planning and seasonal schedules
• Ensuring safe working practices, COSHH compliance and accurate record keeping
• Supporting out‑of‑hours cover for irrigation and spray applications when required

This is a practical, site‑based leadership role - ideal for someone who wants to be out in the nursery, not behind a desk.

About You

You'll be a great fit if you are:

• Experienced in nursery production, ideally with shrubs/perennials
• Confident leading teams and setting high standards
• Hands‑on, proactive and comfortable making independent decisions
• Strong on plant health, irrigation and general growing practices
• Organised, reliable and able to keep operations running smoothly
• PA1/PA6 qualified (or willing to work towards it)

If you're currently a Team Leader, Supervisor or Assistant Manager ready for more responsibility, this could be a brilliant opportunity.

What's Next?

Apply below or contact me, Kieran, on 01780 480530 or [e-mail]. You can also message me on LinkedIn for a confidential chat.

And don't worry if your CV isn't perfect - just send what you have and we'll take it from there.