[Sarah Ricketts]

Sarah Ricketts

22/12/2021 at 10:09 am #63562

We are looking to recruit an experienced and passionate Head Grower to project manage the growing of our field veg at our farm in St Mellion, Cornwall.

As the Head Grower you will work with the General Manager to plan the growing season to meet our projected sales. You will be supported by a small team and volunteers and will be responsible for all aspects of the field project, such as propagation, field management, crop rotation, soil health, bed prepping, harvesting, packing, record keeping, health and safety. You will be responsible for managing your team, therefore making sure they are properly trained, have completed their inductions etc

At Good Earth Growers we are proud to supply a great range of organic produce for some of the finest restaurants in the country, we also provide an affordable veg box scheme for our local communities. We grow edible flowers, micro greens, veg and herbs and also specialise in Asian produce. We are currently growing on 25 acres with two large poly tunnels with the potential to expand. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business that is quickly developing and growing, creating opportunities where people can genuinely develop their interests.

Here is the link to website; http://www.goodearthgrowers.com

Person specification:

-at least 2 years experience of growing on an organic farm
– experience of planning a growing year to meet projected sales
-sound horticultural growing knowledge and crop planning experience.
– experience of driving and maintaining a tractor
-previous experience of managing/leading people
-passionate about growing beautiful quality produce
-ability to prioritise appropriately and be organised
– a solution focused approach to challenges
-a good listener with great communication skills

It will initially be a one year contract with the potential for extension.
Start date is negotiable but we hope the right candidate will be in position the latest mid-march
Pay is negotiable depending on experience
The job would involve working longer hours in spring/summer, starting earlier and shorter hours during the winter.

If you would like to request a more detailed job description please email sarah@goodearthgrowers.co.uk

Please send your CV along with a covering letter. Tell us why you would like to work with us, how you meet the person specification and what you would bring to the role to sarah@goodearthgrowers.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you