Nursery Manager

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Nursery Manager

Are you passionate about plant production, organisation, and making sure the right plants are available at the right time? I'm seeking a Nursery Manager to take the lead in coordinating and optimising nursery programmes that support growing operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on planning, collaboration, and problem-solving within a dynamic horticultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and organise plant production programmes with contracted nurseries

Place and manage official plant orders using nursery scorecards

Monitor plant availability and report shortages or delays to the Production Department

Forecast future plant needs up to two years in advance to secure supply

Oversee plant quality and manage plant claims where necessary

Coordinate work with the Nursery Coordinator and ensure nursery protocols are followed

Lead the development of the annual nursery budget

Establish a communication network with backup nurseries to mitigate potential plant shortages

Provide regular reporting and maintain strong relationships with nursery partners

Throughout the year you'll evaluate and monitor plant performance across a range of crops, you'll assess plant quality, uniformity, packaging readiness, and cold-storage material to ensure the highest standards of supply.

You'll bring:

Strong organisational and planning skills

The ability to analyse ...
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Location:
Runcton
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 /annum + company benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Animal Care, Farming & Outdoors

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