Redfox Executive Selection Ltd

Working with a leading supplier of imported fruit, our client is a dynamic and customer focused business that pride themselves on delivering superb quality and outstanding service to all their customers. Due to continued on-going developments, there is now a vacancy for a Customer-facing Technical Manager. The successful candidate will be part of the Technical team located in Kent or Cambridge. The Job To provide Technical service and expertise to suppliers and growers assisting them to meet our clients global sourcing principals. To support the Technical Director in setting and maintaining standards of safety, quality and trust to protect and enhance their own and customers brand integrity. The Person A self starter with excellent fresh produce knowledge. Enjoy working to high standards and getting things right. Passionate about challenge and debate in achieving excellence. Passionate about learning and identifying new opportunities. Happy to take responsibility for issues that have implications on brand values. Dealing with crisis situations. Requirement to take key decisions in isolation. Balancing a hands on role, extensive periods away from office, managing/developing a customer and interacting with other colleagues. Handling a number of conflicting demands from different sources at the same time. If you have the knowledge, determination and the necessary experience of fresh produce and have an appetite to be part of a progressive business, call us today for more information. 5956IR

A leading fresh produce business is seeking a Finance Operations Business Partner to play a key role in supporting their UK Operations team. This is a dynamic, business-critical role focused on cost of sales reporting, gross margin analysis, pre-crop balance sheet management, and packhouse reporting. This individual will act as a finance business partner to the Operations Director and Production teams, providing accurate data and actionable insights to drive profitability. The role also involves budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning to support decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities: Deliver monthly cost of sales reporting, including field-level allocations and accurate pre-crop deferrals in line with harvest forecasts. Lead gross margin reporting by crop and variety, providing detailed analysis and variance commentary to the Production and Packhouse management teams. Manage month-end balance sheet postings for stock, plant purchases, and utilities, ensuring accounts are reconciled and supported by documentation. Collaborate with Rewards and Recognition teams to ensure labour cost reporting is accurate and variances are well understood. Support the Operations Director and Production teams with scenario planning, crop plan costings, and financial insights to aid strategic decisions. Produce budget and forecast customer gross margin analyses and provide insights on energy usage and plant payments. Partner with finance colleagues in the UK and Portugal to align reporting standards and processes. About You: The ideal candidate will have: Experience in financial analysis, with a strong focus on gross margin reporting. A professional finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent). Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity. Proficiency with Microsoft Business Central (or a similar ERP/finance system). Previous experience in FMCG, food production, or agriculture is highly desirable. Skills & Attributes: Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly. Highly proficient in Excel and other IT tools. A collaborative, team-oriented approach with a professional and proactive attitude. Enthusiasm, ambition, and a solutions-focused mindset. Why Join: This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the performance of a growing, fast-paced business. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, influence key decisions, and gain exposure to both UK and international operations. 5984IR

We are working with one of the fastest growing fruit suppliers in the UK produce industry today. Our client sources fresh fruit globally, marketing and distributing to leading UK retailers. They now seek an enthusiastic and ambitious recent commercially-minded Graduate to help support with a major new retail account. This exciting role will require an individual with passion and energy that will converse at various levels with retailers and global suppliers & growers. Of recent graduate calibre, ideally you will have some experience within a fresh produce business or a retailer, where financial, stock & people management will come naturally. You will have a strong desire to roll your sleeves and and get stuck in to various important elements such as procurement and dealing with retailers. You will be confident and resilient with excellent presentation skills. You will hold a passion for selling the highest quality produce and have the flexibility to adapt to a new growing business. This is the perfect role to get started in an extremely exciting and rewarding career within Fresh Produce/FMCG. Get your application in without delay to Ian Reed at Redfox. Location : Lincolnshire/Cambs 5969IR

Are you a practical, people-focused problem solver who thrives in a hands-on role? We re seeking a Camp Warden to join a leading UK fresh-produce business and help ensure exceptional living and welfare standards for their seasonal and permanent workforce. As part of the accommodation and welfare team, you ll take ownership of site maintenance, compliance, and staff well-being across multiple accommodation facilities ensuring everything runs safely, smoothly, and to the highest possible standard. What you ll be doing Inspect and maintain accommodation (caravans, cottages, and communal areas) to ensure safety and cleanliness. Deliver quick, high-quality repairs and upkeep of grounds and facilities. Support staff welfare from welcoming new arrivals to resolving issues promptly and professionally. Help organise on-site welfare activities and respond to health or accident incidents when needed. Work closely with management to promote a positive, supportive, and compliant living environment. What we re looking for Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Great attention to detail and pride in keeping things running well. Calm, practical, and approachable under pressure. Organised, proactive, and able to work independently. Clean UK driving licence (Category B). This is a high-impact, people-first role ideal for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and making a visible difference every day.

Our industry-leading client are currently recruiting for an Assistant Technical Manager to join their team based in the Chichester area, West Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a team environment with a well-established and successful wholesale Horticultural business. Our client is a market leading customer focussed organisation who supply high quality plants to the wholesale market. They have a stable team of 45 employees rising to 80 in season based across 4 nurseries in West Sussex. They are highly regarded in the Industry for their sales and marketing of plants & shrubs. In this critical role you will work alongside and under the direction of the Lead Technical Manager to deliver all aspects of technical growing to plan and deliver a quality product to our customers expectations including:- Crop agronomy walks to identify operational tasks and integrated pest management. Plant nutrition and growing media selection. Research & Development New product development Supporting with the planning and purchasing of crops. Maintaining excellent relationships with all of our young plants and growing media suppliers. The development and continual review of quality systems. Assurance scheme audit preparation. To be suitable for the role of Assistant Technical Manager you should have: Excellent communication skills A passion for horticulture / plants Excellent attention to detail & numeracy skills The ability to change pace where required to fulfil the tasks in hand Self-motivated, ambitious, curious, with a can-do attitude IT Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook Keen interest in commercial horticulture Industry experience ideally in an operational / technical position or experience studying for a horticultural qualification Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture, Biology, Plant Science or related subject desirable, but not essential This position offers a great opportunity for somebody starting or willing to pursue a career in the Horticulture or Fresh produce industry in a management and / or technical role. This is a developmental role and full training in all aspects of the job will be provided. This will lead to a requirement to complete BASIS and FACTS training once sufficient practical experience has been gained. They offer a competitive salary and a friendly team environment. Please be aware that weekend work is an integral part of this role, managed on a rotational basis.