Job Description
Own Transport Needed due to Location
The Role
We are seeking an experienced horticulturist to lead our Agronomy team. This is a hands-on role, managing a small team of Study Directors/Project Managers and delivering a diverse portfolio of plant trials across glasshouse and outdoor crops.
You will be responsible for client liaison, project delivery, staff management, and maintaining the high standards that underpin our reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver a wide range of R&D projects across:
- Edible and ornamental glasshouse crops
- Field vegetables and salad crops
- Nursery stock
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of Study Directors/Project Managers
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent communication and service
- Oversee project planning, budgets, timelines, and reporting
- Review data, interpret results, and produce high-quality technical reports
- Identify and help develop new business opportunities to support our continued growth
Requirements
- Degree in Horticulture or equivalent industry experience with strong technical knowledge
- Proven experience managing R&D or applied research projects
- Experience of line management and budget management
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines accurately
- Excellent written and analytical skills, including report writing and data interpretation
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify new opportunities within the industry
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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