Soft Fruit Advisor

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Director of Operations and People at Cultura Connect – Building high performance teams in agriculture, food & forestry

About the Company:

The organisation is a global leader in providing cutting-edge expertise and innovative solutions for growers across all plant sectors. Focused on continuous knowledge development, it helps clients achieve growth and success through sustainable, research-driven strategies. With a team of dedicated professionals, the company’s strength lies in its deep industry expertise, commitment to excellence, and strong values of responsibility and trust.

About the Role:

Grow your career and plant the seeds of success with a global leader, driving innovation in soft fruit production. We are searching for a Soft Fruit Advisor to join our client’s small, dedicated, and highly motivated UK-based team. This role involves delivering high-quality, independent technical advice to leading soft fruit growers across the UK, with a particular emphasis on the South East region. As part of a global organisation, you’ll be in a unique position to facilitate the rapid transfer of real-time research and development insights within this dynamic and fast-evolving sector. Operating remotely, you will be expected to demonstrate both strong teamwork and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, possess BASIS and FACTS certifications, and bring several years of experience in technical advisory roles within the horticultural or agricultural sectors.

Responsibilities:

• To provide growers with customised advice aimed at optimising the operating result
• To apply your technical expertise and practical insight to help identify opportunities and challenges for growers, providing timely, valuable support that makes a real difference
• To be involved in the technical side of cultivation, such as advice on fertilisation, crop protection, and storage
• To act as a sounding board concerning business matters such as sales, legislation, regulations and strategy

Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject
• A thorough working knowledge of soil and substrate-based soft fruit production systems
• To have several years of experience in advisory work
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative
• To possess BASIS/FACTS qualifications
• A valid passport, UK residency and a full UK driver’s license

Required Skills:

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject
• A thorough working knowledge of soil and substrate-based soft fruit production systems
• To have several years of experience in advisory work
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative
• To possess BASIS/FACTS qualifications
• A valid passport, UK residency and a full UK driver’s license
• Glasshouse and nursery production knowledge

Pay range and compensation package:

An attractive salary benefits package and commission will be offered, together with opportunities for advancement within the UK and overseas.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Are you interested?

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Isabel on the details below.

Sector: Agri Food/Fresh Produce/Horticulture

Location: South East

Contact Isabel@culturaconnect.co.uk

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Farming