Senior Agronomist | Norwich | £DOE
Are you a seasoned agronomist ready to lead, inspire, and shape the next generation of crop science in a high-tech, sustainable farming environment?
We're looking for a Senior Agronomist to join one of the UK's most exciting vertical farming businesses. With advanced growing systems, a relentless drive for innovation, and sustainability at the heart of everything they do, this is more than just a job-it's a chance to define the future of food production.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leading and mentoring the agronomy team-sharing your experience, shaping their development, and raising the technical bar.
Taking ownership of crop strategies for baby leaf and herbs in a high-performance glasshouse environment.
Designing, overseeing, and analysing crop trials to drive continuous improvement and commercial viability.
Optimising crop nutrition, health, and yield using data-driven agronomic decisions.
Engaging with suppliers and internal teams to implement cutting-edge growing practices.
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in team leadership within a commercial agronomy or technical grower role-this isn't just about growing plants, it's about growing people.
Strong scientific understanding, ideally backed by a relevant degree or qualification, and confidence in navigating the commercial realities of growing.
Experience with salads and herbs is highly desirable; but experience in g...