Technical Manager - Plant Nutrition

Westland Horticulture Ltd; Ellington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural company in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join their technical team. The ideal candidate will lead product development, manage formulation and regulatory requirements, and oversee innovation in plant nutrition and lawn care. A strong background in horticulture or agriculture, alongside proven stakeholder engagement skills, is essential for success in this role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive high standards and deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Technical Manager in consumer goods.
• Experience in horticulture, turf & amenity, or agriculture.
• Commitment to high standards and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term product development and manage formulation requirements.
• Collaborate with commercial partners to develop opportunities.
• Drive innovative technologies across the horticultural portfolio.

Skills

Technical knowledge in plant nutrition and lawn care

Experience in horticulture or agriculture

Strong stakeholder engagement

Innovation in product development

Job description

We have a new opportunity for an experienced 'Technical Manager' to join our Horticultural technical team in Alconbury Hill. As part of the technical team, you will support innovation, technical asset creation, regulatory compliance, and commercial value of our products across all our markets. Reporting to the Head of Technical, you will take ownership of our plant nutrition and lawn care portfolio.

Commercial

• Work with European and global commercial partners to develop opportunities for our brands.
• Ensure our business and products are future proofed across all Divisions and markets, eg, strengthen our current position, understand regulatory and consumer trends, and help to direct the business to deliver a sustainable future.
• Create commercially deliverable new opportunities around Controls products.

Technical Understanding

• Lead long-term product development pipeline and liaise with external partners to ensure successful NPD.
• Ensuring we are ahead of the game as a business, creating a difference that is achieved over a 5 year period.
• Deliver leading innovation in plant nutrition, lawn care, and across our wider horticultural product portfolio.
• Manage formulation and regulatory requirements of the new product development process.
• Oversee new product development, continually driving innovative technologies across the portfolio for new and existing products.
• Commercial
  You will have a proven track record as a Technical Manager in consumer goods, in one of the following: Horticulture, Turf & Amenity, Agriculture / Agri Chemical, Chemicals/Household Controls or a Plants Trials environment. You will be delivering against pre-agreed targets and introducing new innovative ideas.
• You will have excellent technical knowledge and a strong background in and linking with internal & external stakeholders.
• We are looking for a passionate Manager committed to delivering high standards with the enthusiasm and drive to succeed in a challenging fast-moving environment.
• Desirable to have worked in agricultural or horticultural sector
• Has been part of a technical department
• Has been at the leading edge of innovation in horticulture/agriculture; across product types such as; plant nutrition, lawn care, seed, chemical controls / pesticides and biocides within FMCG

If you're passionate about driving high standards and have the expertise to deliver in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!