Senior Agronomist

Vitacress

England

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vitacress is seeking an experienced Senior Agronomist to lead their agronomy team and ensure the delivery of healthy, thriving crops. The role involves managing pest control and crop nutrition, driving research, and collaborating with growing teams for optimal plant conditions. This offers an opportunity to innovate within a leading company dedicated to sustainability and quality in horticulture.

Qualifications

Experienced in crop production and horticulture.
Strong leadership abilities to inspire the team.
Technical skills in agronomic practices.

Responsibilities

Lead the agronomy team to deliver healthy crops.
Manage Integrated Pest Management programme.
Drive research and development in sustainable practices.

Skills

Leadership

Crop Production

Integrated Pest Management

Research and Development

Environmental Awareness

Education

BASIS Qualification

Job description

Vitacress, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

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Are you passionate about growing plants and people? Do you want to be part of a team that’s rethinking how fresh herbs are grown – with care, sustainability, and innovation at heart?

At Vitacress Herbs, we’re proud of our industry-leading glasshouse site, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Agronomist who shares our love for great crops and collaboration.

As our Senior Agronomist, you’ll lead and inspire our agronomy team to deliver healthy, thriving crops. You’ll take ownership of our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme, address plant health issues, and monitor crop nutrition and fertigation closely. You’ll collaborate with growing teams to optimize conditions, ensuring every plant flourishes.

You’ll drive research and development, seek better practices, and push the boundaries of sustainable crop production. Your responsibilities will include managing audits, improving substrates, liaising with suppliers, and contributing to our innovative horticultural journey.

We seek someone technically skilled, curious, and committed to making a long-term impact—someone who enjoys leading, making confident decisions, and working with a team that cares about quality and the environment.

Requirements include a BASIS qualification, hands-on crop production experience, and leadership drive. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Grow your future with us. Apply now and advance your career in agronomy.

Vitacress Herbs, located near historic Chichester, West Sussex, is a leading supplier of herbs and horticultural products in the UK. Our 23-acre site features specialized glasshouses, and we are dedicated to delivering fresh, quality products to enhance cooking and gardens. We prioritize high standards, transparency, and employee growth, fostering trust and authenticity in everything we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.

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