At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the growth of a biodynamic market garden and manage crop production.
- Company: Join a well-established estate focused on sustainability and community engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days holiday, hands-on work, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with chefs and contribute to a forward-thinking project.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable food production and shape a growing market garden.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial fruit and vegetable production and strong crop planning knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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. With a strong focus on biodiversity, sustainability, and community engagement, the business is investing in its food production capabilities to support both wholesale supply and a new on-site restaurant offering.
If you're an experienced grower who enjoys both hands-on work and planning at scale, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.
- 32 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Opportunity to shape and develop a growing market garden operation
- Be part of a forward-thinking, sustainability-led project
- A collaborative, community-focused working environment
This is a key role within a developing fresh produce operation, focused on producing high-quality fruit and vegetables for both wholesale and on-site hospitality. You'll lead the day-to-day growing activities within a biodynamic market garden, while working closely with internal stakeholders to align production with demand.
- Planning and delivering crop production across a productive market garden
- Managing crop selection, sowing schedules, and harvesting timelines
- Ensuring consistent supply for wholesale customers and on-site food outlets
- Working closely with chefs to deliver seasonal, field-to-fork produce
- Collaborating with wider horticultural teams on garden development projects
- Supervising part-time growers and coordinating volunteer support
- Contributing to the long-term vision of sustainable food production and community engagement
This is a hands-on role with a strong planning element, ideal for someone who enjoys both practical growing and strategic input.
Experience in commercial fruit and vegetable production
Strong knowledge of crop planning, rotations, and seasonal growing
A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for developing new projects
Lead Grower in Westminster employer: MorePeople
Join a pioneering estate that champions sustainable food production and community engagement as a Lead Grower. With a collaborative work culture and a commitment to biodiversity, you'll have the opportunity to shape a thriving market garden while enjoying generous benefits like 32 days of holiday. This role not only allows you to make a tangible impact on local food systems but also offers a unique chance to be part of an innovative 'field to fork' vision in a supportive environment.
