Turf Technical Manager UK & Ire

Syngenta; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology company is seeking a Turf Technical Manager to provide expert support in turf management. The role involves working with key accounts across the UK and Ireland, producing technical materials, and supporting customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have hands-on industry experience, BASIS qualification, and strong communication skills. Remote work is flexible from Cambridge or Manchester.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Wide range of training options

Qualifications

• Proven technical expertise in turf management and plant protection.
• Exceptional knowledge of turf maintenance, disease management, and plant protection products.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide turf technical support to end users and trade customers.
• Support development of relationships with key accounts.
• Produce technical insights and support marketing efforts.

Skills

Hands-on experience in turf management

Strong communication skills

Established network in the turf industry

Education

BASIS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.

Granta Park, Cambridge is also the location of Syngenta Professional Solutions.This division focuses on providing products and services for non-agricultural professional markets. Covering turf management, forestry, tree care, vegetation management, ornamental and garden control, pest management and vector control.

Job Description

Our new Turf Technical Manager will have a key role within a small but high-performing team, covering the UK and Ireland with Syngenta's market-leading turf plant protection and biological portfolio. This position requires some travel across the region to support the country business manager with key accounts and foster strong industry connections, presenting an excellent opportunity to elevate the candidate's profile within the industry for the leading manufacturer in the turf sector.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Provide comprehensive turf technical support to end users and trade customers
• Support the country business manager to develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts
• Ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty through effective communication and problem-solving
• Act as a catalyst for ideas and future opportunities for the Syngenta turf business portfolio
• Produce technical insights, blogs, and newsletters alongside marketing colleagues to support the Syngenta turf portfolio, demonstrating
• Support colleagues at events and customer visits, enhancing Syngenta's presence and reputation in the turf industry
• Work closely with the Regional Technical Manager and local colleagues to support product trials and customer trials

Qualifications and required experience

• Hands-on experience in the professional quality turf industry, with demonstrated technical expertise in turf management and plant protection
• BASIS qualification (preferred) or equivalent professional certification in agricultural/horticultural sciences
• Proven track record in technical roles, with exceptional knowledge of turf maintenance, disease management, and plant protection products
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to create technical content, deliver presentations, and conduct training sessions
• Established network within the UK and Ireland turf industry, with experience in building and maintaining professional relationships
• Ability to travel extensively throughout UK and Ireland

Additional Information

This role can be based either in Cambridge or Manchester with a flexible work mode available.

Site information

Syngenta’s site at Cambridge is the location for the commercial operations of Syngenta's Crop Protection, Seeds, Flowers and Lawn & Garden businesses in the UK and Ireland. Activities include sales, marketing, technical support, customer support, HR, Finance and administration functions.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as atop 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.