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Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager David Austin Roses 50,000- 65,000 Hybrid Working Exclusive Retained Assignment Seymour John is delighted to be partnering exclusively with David Austin Roses in the appointment of a Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager. This is a retained search assignment and represents a rare opportunity to join one of Britain's most admired heritage brands, helping shape the future of its international Cut Roses business. For over sixty years, David Austin Roses has been globally recognised for breeding some of the world's most celebrated roses. Alongside its renowned Garden Roses business sits a growing international Cut Roses division, built around a carefully selected network of licensed growers supplying premium floral markets worldwide. As the business enters its next phase of development, we are seeking a commercially minded partnership leader to strengthen these strategically important relationships and help drive sustainable long-term growth. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Company Director, you will take ownership of David Austin's international grower and licensing partnerships across Ecuador, Colombia, Kenya and other key global markets. This is not a traditional sales role. Instead, it combines commercial partnership management, international relationship leadership, market insight and brand stewardship within a premium global business. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Marketing and Breeding functions, helping to ensure the David Austin brand continues to be represented at the highest possible standard around the world. Key responsibilities include: Leading strategic relationships across the international grower network Managing pricing discussions, portfolio performance and commercial planning Driving greater visibility around royalties, variety performance and growth opportunities Supporting new variety launches and market introductions Gathering commercial and market insight to influence future decisions Representing David Austin Roses at international trade events and industry exhibitions About You We're interested in speaking with commercially credible individuals who thrive in relationship-led environments. You may already be working within: Horticulture or floriculture Premium FMCG Luxury goods Wine & Spirits International distribution Branded licensing Specialist B2B partnership environments You'll bring experience managing strategically important commercial relationships and possess the confidence to operate across international markets and cultures. Most importantly, you'll understand how to balance commercial performance with long-term brand value. Why David Austin Roses? This opportunity offers far more than a traditional commercial management position. You'll join a globally recognised, family-owned business where quality, reputation and long-term relationships sit at the heart of every decision. Highlights include: Working directly with one of the world's most respected horticultural brands International travel across Latin America, Africa, Europe and the USA Genuine influence and visibility within the business Ownership of a focused, high-value commercial portfolio Hybrid working and an exceptional Shropshire countryside location A collaborative, values-led culture built around craftsmanship, integrity and long-term thinking Package 50,000 - 65,000 depending upon experience Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension contributions Employee discounts Employee Assistance Programme Learning & Development opportunities International travel opportunities Apply Seymour John has been exclusively retained by David Austin Roses to manage this appointment. For a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please contact: Lydia Johnson Principal Consultant Seymour John All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Seymour John for consideration as part of the retained recruitment process.

Market Garden Grower West Sussex £DoE + Benefits Passionate about sustainable food production and biodynamic growing? Looking for an opportunity to shape a developing market garden and be part of an exciting 'field to fork' vision? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established estate with a rich heritage, currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation click apply for full job details

Working with an industry leading grower and supplier of fresh produce based in the UK. 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 Senior Customer Technical Manager. The successful candidate will be part of the Technical team located in Sussex. The Job To provide Technical service and expertise to suppliers and growers assisting them to meet our clients global sourcing principals. To be the main Technical point of contact for retail customers. To support the Head of Technical 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 and a source of product expertise. 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 food safety and other 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 dealing with major UK retailers and have an appetite to be part of a progressive business, call us today for more information. 6038IR

Ready to take the next step in your commercial career within the Fresh Produce industry? We are looking for a Commercial Manager to drive category growth, strengthen key customer relationships, and play a central role in the future success of a fast-growing importer. This is a high-impact role for a commercially sharp professional who thrives on building partnerships, hitting targets, and staying ahead of market trends. Working closely with customers, growers, and internal teams, you will take ownership of product categories from end to end, balancing customer demands with sales and margin performance while ensuring quality and freshness throughout the supply chain. Role Overview As Commercial Manager, you will lead category management across key accounts, develop joint plans that grow sales and share, and act as the vital link between customers and internal departments. You will own forecasting, identify opportunities for profitable growth, and keep the business ahead on consumer trends and competitor activity. Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities Deliver market-leading category management to grow sales and share across key accounts Build, develop, and maintain commercially valuable relationships with key customers Write, implement, and evolve joint category plans across all relevant areas Achieve sales, volume, and margin targets within key accounts Provide accurate weekly sales forecasting and account information for longer-term planning Contribute creatively and technically to the promotion and development of the product range Evaluate the supply chain continuously to identify cost savings and quality improvements Liaise with supply chain, procurement, technical, and operations teams to ensure timely, quality delivery Resolve technical and quality issues in collaboration with internal specialists Track consumer trends, competitor activity, and product lines to inform strategy Ensure adherence to administrative and financial systems and controls Commercial Manager Key Requirements Customer-centric commercial experience within the Fresh Produce industry Proven category management experience across product categories Strong leadership skills with the ability to work closely across a commercial team A firm grasp of managing customer expectations while achieving sales and margin targets Up-to-date market knowledge of consumer trends and product lines Strong administrative skills and commercial attention to detail Confident communicator across both customers and internal teams Willing and able to travel, both UK and international Full driving licence and own transport, as the role is fully office based in a location not served by public transport This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, forward-thinking business where your commercial decisions will directly shape growth. You will own significant relationships, influence strategy, and make a tangible impact from day one. This is a UK-based position, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview where applicable.

Are you passionate about organic growing and empowering others? This could be the perfect role for you. Join Brunswick Organic Nursery as our Land Crops Team Leader. Land Crops Team Leader Salary: £25,267.41 per annum (FTE £27,072.23 based on 37.5 hours per week). Hours: 35 per week. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday. Based: Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF. Benefits: We offer full paid training, paid DBS check, 7 weeks holiday pro-rata (including bank holidays). Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding workplace environment for people with learning disabilities ( workers ) to grow and thrive in. We build skills and confidence, support wellbeing and develop independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include horticulture (growing organic fruit and vegetables, growing plants at the garden nursery, and a contract gardening service for the local community), crafts, woodwork, cooking, and office administration. About the role Are you a keen organic grower of fruit and vegetable crops? Do you enjoy enabling and supporting others to learn and develop? Can you build genuine connections with the people you work alongside? Are you organised and able to plan ahead and keep records up to date? Are you a thoughtful and supportive team manager? Our Land Crops teams work across two sites: our main site and a listed walled garden, and grow a wide range of organic vegetable and fruit crops. We sell these in our shop and also to local businesses. In this role, you will lead small teams of people with learning disabilities, who have a range of skills and abilities, to grow organic vegetables and fruit. You have responsibility for leading the work area of Land Crops including all the planning for crop rotations, growing and care of the land and soil. Who are we looking for? This role is about both growing and people. Growing-wise, you will be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about growing a range of vegetable and fruit crops on a small, smallholding scale. Our ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of organic growing and/or some experience of it. In addition to good knowledge and experience of growing, we re looking for someone who thrives on enabling and supporting others with a range of skills and abilities to learn and develop. You must be able to build genuine connections with the people you work alongside, be able to think holistically about people and take responsibility for the team s welfare whilst at work. Finally, the responsibilities of this role need you to have excellent organisation skills, an understanding of, and ability to ensure, that documents and records are completed using our IT system, and supportive people management skills. Skills and experience required: Experience of growing a wide range of vegetable and fruit crops, preferably with experience of organic growing. Experience of maintaining growing records. Experience of working with and supplying customers. Knowledge and ideally experience of working inclusively with others. Experience of supporting people with a range of skills and abilities. Ability to motivate others and create a positive and rewarding work environment. Good IT skills using Word, Outlook and Office 365. How to apply: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email. This will include an application form which the employer requires to be completed. Please remember to check your junk folder! At Brunswick Organic Nursery we encourage applications from all ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Closing date: 9am on 29th June 2026 As part of our commitment to adult safeguarding, all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Horticulture, Horticultural Team Leader, Horticultural Supervisor, Organic Grower, Organic Farming, Market Gardening, Vegetable Grower, Fruit Grower, Head Grower, Assistant Grower, Nursery Team Leader, Nursery Supervisor, Garden Nursery, Smallholding, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Conservation, Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Gardening, Community Gardening, Charity Sector, Social Care, Learning Disabilities, Support Worker, Key Worker, Care Supervisor, Supported Employment, Vocational Training, Wellbeing, Countryside Management, Agriculture, Farming, Crop Production, Land Management, Garden Centre, Plant Production, Team Leader, People Manager, Workshop Supervisor, Community Support, Inclusion, Outdoor Education, Conservation, Environmental Education,

GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading farming business, recruiting for an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to support the sites Farm Manager in all aspects of cereal crop production across a well established 4,500 acre estate in West Berkshire, commutable from Oxford, Reading, Newbury, Thatcham, Pangbourne, Didcot & Wantage. This is a great opportunity for a crop harvesting farming professional to join a small knit team of 5, growing various cereal lines including wheat, OSR (oilseed rape) & spring barley. Duties: Supporting the Farm Manager in the day-to-day running of the farm, helping to deliver safe, efficient, and profitable crop production. Successfully managing the farming team, machinery usage, and resources to achieve the desired crop yield, to the desired quality, and successfully meeting business objectives. Working across all areas of crop production, planting, crop monitoring, and harvesting. Successfully lead the team to achieve the desired crop yield levels, at the right quality, and in line with budget targets. Successfully plan and coordinate labour requirements (particularly during peak seasons and busy harvest periods) Manage the use of all farm machinery Manage farm machinery maintenance schedules ensuring they are followed Keep accurate records of machinery and all other farm assets. Manage supplier relationships and ensure best value for goods Coach, mentor and motivate / develop all farm employees through effective communication and strong leadership. Continuously look to improve efficiency levels and performance. Attributes Experienced in an Assistant Farm Manager, Farm Manager, Agricultural Manager, Growing Manager, Grower, Cultivator, Farmer or within in a similar agricultural role with some leadership responsibility. Strong knowledge of all aspects of crop production and across modern farming practices / processes. Experience coordinating and managing farming teams / arable workers. Experienced in using various agricultural machinery. IT skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. Agricultural qualifications or time served in a similar farming role. Tractor license, plus other machinery training would be ideal. Happy to work extended hours during peak seasons and harvests. This agri role could suit someone working as an Assistant Farm Manager, Farm Manager, Agricultural Manager, Growing Manager, Grower, Cultivator, Farmer or similar farming based role. The role is commutable from Berkshire, Oxfordshire plus parts of Hampshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!

GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading farming business, recruiting for an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to support the sites Farm Manager in all aspects of cereal crop production across a well established 4,500 acre estate in West Berkshire, commutable from Oxford, Reading, Newbury, Thatcham, Pangbourne, Didcot & Wantage. This is a great opportunity for a crop harvesting farming professional to join a small knit team of 5, growing various cereal lines including wheat, OSR (oilseed rape) & spring barley. Duties: Supporting the Farm Manager in the day-to-day running of the farm, helping to deliver safe, efficient, and profitable crop production. Successfully managing the farming team, machinery usage, and resources to achieve the desired crop yield, to the desired quality, and successfully meeting business objectives. Working across all areas of crop production, planting, crop monitoring, and harvesting. Successfully lead the team to achieve the desired crop yield levels, at the right quality, and in line with budget targets. Successfully plan and coordinate labour requirements (particularly during peak seasons and busy harvest periods) Manage the use of all farm machinery Manage farm machinery maintenance schedules ensuring they are followed Keep accurate records of machinery and all other farm assets. Manage supplier relationships and ensure best value for goods Coach, mentor and motivate / develop all farm employees through effective communication and strong leadership. Continuously look to improve efficiency levels and performance. Attributes Experienced in an Assistant Farm Manager, Farm Manager, Agricultural Manager, Growing Manager, Grower, Cultivator, Farmer or within in a similar agricultural role with some leadership responsibility. Strong knowledge of all aspects of crop production and across modern farming practices / processes. Experience coordinating and managing farming teams / arable workers. Experienced in using various agricultural machinery. IT skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. Agricultural qualifications or time served in a similar farming role. Tractor license, plus other machinery training would be ideal. Happy to work extended hours during peak seasons and harvests. This agri role could suit someone working as an Assistant Farm Manager, Farm Manager, Agricultural Manager, Growing Manager, Grower, Cultivator, Farmer or similar farming based role. The role is commutable from Berkshire, Oxfordshire plus parts of Hampshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!

GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading farming business, recruiting for an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to support the sites Farm Manager in all aspects of cereal crop production across a well established 4,500 acre estate in West Berkshire, commutable from Oxford, Reading, Newbury, Thatcham, Pangbourne, Didcot & Wantage. This is a great opportunity for a crop harvesting farming professional to join a small knit team of 5, growing various cereal lines including wheat, OSR (oilseed rape) & spring barley. Duties: Supporting the Farm Manager in the day-to-day running of the farm, helping to deliver safe, efficient, and profitable crop production. Successfully managing the farming team, machinery usage, and resources to achieve the desired crop yield, to the desired quality, and successfully meeting business objectives. Working across all areas of crop production, planting, crop monitoring, and harvesting. Successfully lead the team to achieve the desired crop yield levels, at the right quality, and in line with budget targets. Successfully plan and coordinate labour requirements (particularly during peak seasons and busy harvest periods) Manage the use of all farm machinery Manage farm machinery maintenance schedules ensuring they are followed Keep accurate records of machinery and all other farm assets. Manage supplier relationships and ensure best value for goods Coach, mentor and motivate / develop all farm employees through effective communication and strong leadership. Continuously look to improve efficiency levels and performance. Attributes Experienced in an Assistant Farm Manager, Farm Manager, Agricultural Manager, Growing Manager, Grower, Cultivator, Farmer or within in a similar agricultural role with some leadership responsibility. Strong knowledge of all aspects of crop production and across modern farming practices / processes. Experience coordinating and managing farming teams / arable workers. Experienced in using various agricultural machinery. IT skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. Agricultural qualifications or time served in a similar farming role. Tractor license, plus other machinery training would be ideal. Happy to work extended hours during peak seasons and harvests. This agri role could suit someone working as an Assistant Farm Manager, Farm Manager, Agricultural Manager, Growing Manager, Grower, Cultivator, Farmer or similar farming based role. The role is commutable from Berkshire, Oxfordshire plus parts of Hampshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!

We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry, supplying UK Retailers with the best produce from Worldwide Growers. As Account Manager , this position is a fundamental part of the successful supply of product to key customers. The successful Commercial / Account Manager will work closely with the senior team to meet customer demand and offer & deliver the highest standard of customer satisfaction to key retail accounts. This is a pivotal position at a crucial and exciting time and offers a commercially driven individual the opportunity to become part of the passionate commercial team and support the success of the business going forward. Responsibilities include; Build honest and strong relationships with key commercial contacts, offering market leading category management Work as part of the team to ensure commercial expectations are met with outstanding service levels achieved Manage and develop large product categories with retail customers Manage and achieve sales, volumes, and service targets We require; Ability to work within a demanding environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service Experience gained within a comparable role, having managed key retail customer accounts Confident, passionate, commercially driven individual, with a positive approach Fresh Produce experience, ideally within a Fruit category This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is seeking a comparable role or an individual who is now seeking their next step within a commercially focused career. Location: Kent Salary; Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits

We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry, supplying UK Retailers with the best produce from Worldwide Growers. As Senior National Account Manager , this position is a fundamental part of the successful supply of product to key customers. The successful Senior National Account Manager will work closely with the senior team to meet customer demand and offer & deliver the highest standard of customer satisfaction to key retail accounts. This is a pivotal position at a crucial and exciting time and offers a commercially driven individual the opportunity to become part of the passionate commercial team and support the success of the business going forward. Responsibilities include; Build honest and strong relationships with key commercial retail contacts, offering market leading category management Work as part of the team to ensure commercial expectations are met with outstanding service levels achieved Manage and develop large product categories with retail customers Manage and achieve sales, volumes, and service targets We require; Fresh Produce / Fresh Food experience, ideally within a Fruit category is essential. Ability to work within a demanding environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service Experience gained within a comparable role, having managed key retail customer accounts Confident, passionate, commercially driven individual, with a positive approach This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is seeking Commercial lead role in the fresh produce sector. Salary; Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits Location; West Midlands

Executive Chair British Apples & Pears Limited Could you help shape the future of British fruit? British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) is a membership organisation looking for an exceptional Executive Chair to lead the industry at a pivotal and exciting time. This is a rare opportunity to become the voice of British apples and pears, influencing the future of the category at the highest level while building a meaningful portfolio role with genuine industry impact. BAPL is the grower-funded, not-for-profit organisation representing British apple and pear growers. With ambitious plans to increase the share of British-grown apples and pears consumed in the UK from 40% to 60%, the organisation is playing a critical role in the future sustainability and growth of the sector. As Executive Chair, you will be at the centre of that journey. This is a highly visible leadership position, with executive responsibility, that offers the opportunity to work closely with growers, retailers, government bodies and key industry stakeholders to champion British produce and help secure the future of the category. The role is broad, strategic and influential. You will: Act as the public face and spokesperson for British apples and pears Build relationships with major retailers and industry stakeholders Engage with government and lobby on behalf of the sector Provide strategic leadership to the organisation and its members Chair and lead a board of grower representatives Drive collaboration, cohesion and engagement across the industry Ensure strong governance and compliance standards You will also help drive several key strategic priorities, including: Advocacy with government, retailers and industry stakeholders Industry data collection and market insight Media relations, communications and crisis management Member engagement and next-generation grower development Export advocacy and market development opportunities Research, innovation and sustainability initiatives This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys operating at board and stakeholder level, thrives in relationship-led environments and is passionate about British food, agriculture and the future of UK produce. The position requires approximately 40-60 days per year, with activity weighted towards peak seasonal periods, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand an existing portfolio career with a high-impact and purpose-driven role. In return, you will have the opportunity to: Shape the future direction of an entire UK produce category Become a recognised voice within the fresh produce industry Work alongside progressive and entrepreneurial British growers Influence key commercial and policy decisions Build a meaningful and visible portfolio position with real legacy potential If you would like to find out more, please apply below or contact Tom on or for a confidential discussion. MorePeople have been exclusively retained on this recruitment process, and all direct applicants will be forwarded through the retained process.

Sales Manager We have an exceptional opportunity for a Sales Manager to join one of the UKs leading ingredients specialists, based in the Lincolnshire area. Our client has a truly global presence, working in partnership with trusted growers and producers worldwide to deliver reliable supply solutions and innovative product development to food manufacturers across the UK, Europe, and international m click apply for full job details

We Make Morrisons From a Bradford market stall to the UK's fifth largest supermarket we are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service.Our business is mainly food & grocery and, uniquely, we source & process most of the fresh food that we sell through our own manufacturing facilities.We're recruiting for a high performing Market Street Manager to help our business to continue to grow and succeed.Market street is what makes us different, our close relationships with farmers and growers means we know exactly where our food comes from - so we're able to deliver good quality and great value on Market Street every dayWith a passion for Fresh Food and a keen eye for details. Our Fresh Food Managers take a pride in the availability of our products, putting the customer at the heart of everything we do whilst delivering exceptional customer service by listening and responding to our customers Reporting into the Store Manager, you will also: Lead and empower colleagues to always put the customer first and deliver outstanding customer service Listen and respond to our customers feedback and react accordingly Ensure market leading availability across the store.Work with the other Managers in store to lead a supportive and performance driven department Efficiently manage all people routines, taking accountability of department(s) scheduling, absence, performance and talent conversations Deliver training to ensure team have the capability and confidence to deliver their roleEnable colleagues to work with confidence across various departments Identify and develop talent within the department Build effective relationships with other operating departments Lead colleagues to work with purpose, delivering outstanding performance against all relevant targets across the department(s) Take a leadership role within the store Ensure resource is planned thoroughly About you Whether it's previous experience working in the retail industry or you have experience in hospitality, the service industry or travel & tourism, if you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service then we want to hear from you. What do we need from you? Experience of managing a team in a fast paced environment You will need to be a great communicator who can share knowledge, experience and best practices You will need to have the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across all areas whilst remaining flexible You must be adaptable to change, whilst being able to challenge effectively As a Manager, you will actively listen to and respond effectively to customers and colleagues We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. About us How do we say thank you? You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package.As part of our total rewards package we offer: 15% uncapped Morrisons discount for you (both in store and online) 10% discount for a designated friend/family member 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays pro rata Annual bonus scheme Healthcare/Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP Enhanced company pension contributions 4 x life assurance through our company pension scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption schemes Perks with over 850 retailers through our 'My Morri' discount platform offering cashback and instant vouchers Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Subsidised staff canteen Free parking26 weeks maternity and adoption leave at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 4 weeks paid paternity leave If you're interested in taking on a new challenge and have the skills to strengthen our team further, then we want to hear from you.

Farming Project Manager - Help Build the Future of Sustainable Farming Preston, Lancashire Full-time DOE Tired of managing the same old projects? Want to roll your sleeves up and help grow something completely new? We're hiring on behalf of an ambitious, eco-driven business doing things a little differently. They're turning traditional farming on its head, using cutting-edge R&D, natural solutions, and some serious innovation to grow a novel crop with massive environmental benefits. This isn't a start-up in the risky sense; they've been testing this system for years in greenhouses, proving that it works. But now it's time to scale. That's where you come in. The Role This isn't your classic clipboard Project Manager role. You'll be right at the heart of a growing operation, quite literally. Working closely with growers, scientists and project partners, your job is to get this unusual crop out of the glasshouse and thriving in the field. You'll take the lead on planning, coordinating and scaling a field-based growing system that's still in its early stages. Expect hands-on problem-solving, occasional kit-fixing, and lots of freedom to shape how things are done. What You'll Be Doing: Running the project on a day-to-day basis: crop planning, tracking progress, and troubleshooting Developing and improving planting, harvesting and processing methods Making sure things run on time, on budget, and with minimal stress Creating and managing reporting pipelines, both internally and for external project funders Attending partner meetings, industry events, and contributing to knowledge-sharing Collaborating with the wider R&D team to trial new methods and tech Helping shape what this project looks like in 6 months, 1 year, even 5 years You'll Love This Role If You: Are a naturally organised person who loves bringing structure to fast-moving projects Have a background in farming, agri-tech, science-based projects, or field-based R&D Enjoy solving weird problems and aren't afraid to get a bit muddy in the process Are self-sufficient and happy working independently, there's support, but you'll be owning this Bonus Points For: Experience with small-scale or specialist crops Knowledge of irrigation, soil health, or agronomy A keen interest in new agricultural machinery or sustainable farming tech The drive to lead a small team in the future as the business grows Why This Is a Bit Different: You'll be working on a truly unique, nature-based solution with real environmental impact The business is backed by serious R&D, a growing reputation, and a great team In four years, they expect to be unrecognisable (in the best way) and you'll be part of that journey from the ground up If you've got the skills, the passion, and the drive, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Emily, on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or drop me a message on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.

We work closely with a trusted supplier of fresh produce, collaborating with growers and retailers to deliver products that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability. We are now looking for a Technical Supplier Manager to join their team, ensuring our supply base consistently delivers to customer expectations and supports the continued growth of our business. The Role As Technical Supplier Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the safety and quality of fresh produce. You'll manage supplier performance, drive technical improvements, and work closely with our growers, customers, and internal teams to maintain compliance with legislation and customer standards. This is a pivotal role that requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels of the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain all aspects of supplier due diligence, audits, and performance reviews. Provide technical advice to growers, supporting them to meet UK/EU legislation and customer standards. Oversee food safety compliance including pesticide screening and micro analysis. Support site-based technical teams in maintaining and improving packhouse standards (BRC, HACCP, ethical compliance). Act as a key point of contact for customers on technical matters - including specifications, complaints, and product rejections. Lead and host customer and supplier visits Identify and drive technical projects and continuous improvement opportunities across the supply base. About You We're looking for a proactive, credible, and organised individual who can build strong relationships across growers, suppliers, and customers. You'll be confident in your technical expertise and able to influence effectively while maintaining high standards. Essential skills and experience include: Proven technical experience within fresh produce (supplier and/or packhouse management). Strong knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP, food safety, and ethical compliance. Experience auditing against customer and 3rd party standards (e.g., BRC, GlobalGAP). Solid understanding of pesticide usage and testing requirements (BASIS qualification an advantage). Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills. For further information, please contact Luan on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)