The Job:
An established fresh produce business in Cambridgeshire is looking for an experienced Crop Manager to take responsibility for crop production, from initial planning and planting through to harvest.
You will oversee crop performance, working closely with agronomists, plant suppliers and farm teams to achieve strong yields, maintain quality and improve production efficiency. This is a hands on role suited to someone who understands commercial vegetable growing and can combine technical knowledge with effective planning and team leadership.
Key responsibilities:
- Planning crop rotations, planting programmes and seasonal production schedules
- Coordinating plant supply and maintaining relationships with external growers and suppliers
- Monitoring crop establishment, development, health and overall performance
- Working with agronomists on crop nutrition, irrigation and crop protection
- Forecasting yields, assessing crop maturity and planning harvest requirements
- Managing crop inputs, budgets and production costs
- Leading and supporting the planting team
- Ensuring compliance with relevant quality assurance and customer standards
- Identifying ways to improve yields, productivity, sustainability and growing practices
The Company:
Our client is an established fresh produce business with a focus on producing high-quality crops efficiently and sustainably.
The business offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues and specialist partners, with scope to influence crop performance, improve growing practices and contribute to the continued development of the operation.
The Candidate:
- Experience managing commercial crops, including crop planning, establishment and yield forecasting
- Sound knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, soil health and crop protection
- Experience working with agronomists, plant suppliers and external growing partners
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams, budgets and competing priorities
- Understanding of agricultural assurance standards, with a practical approach to maintaining crop quality and improving performance
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of crop production
- A degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or a related subject would be beneficial. BASIS or FACTS qualifications and experience with precision farming or sustainable growing practices would also be advantageous
The Package
- Salary of £50,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Permanent opportunity within an established fresh produce business
- Significant responsibility for crop production and performance
- Scope to influence growing methods, yields and operational efficiency
- Opportunity to work with experienced colleagues and specialist industry partners
Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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Crop Manager - Cambridgeshire - £50,000-£70,000 employer: Agricultural Recruitment Specialists
Join a leading engineering and infrastructure business that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the delivery of anaerobic digestion and biogas projects across the UK and Ireland. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages continuous improvement and offers competitive remuneration, including a car allowance and bonus. This role not only provides the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams but also to make a meaningful impact in the field of sustainable infrastructure.
Contact Details:
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Recruitment Team
