Greenhouse Manager

• Company: Real Flower Company
• Closing Date: 24-11-2025
• Location: Chichester
• Salary: 40,000 + based on experience
• Hours: Permanent
• Contact Title: Director
• Contact Name: Alastair Morton
• Contact Email: alastair.morton@realflowers.co.uk
• Contact Telephone: 07900433305
• How to Apply: Please email a CV and a cover letter to: alastair.morton@realflowers.co.uk

Description

Please email alastair.morton@realflowers.co.uk for full job description.

 

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Greenhouse Manager to oversee and optimise the production and operational performance of our Chichester glasshouse while supporting flower production at our Alresford site.

This role is ideal for a candidate with strong horticultural or agricultural knowledge and a passion for high-quality, sustainable flower production. You will manage a team of skilled pickers and agronomists to ensure optimal yields, manage production planning and sales forecasting, and maintain high operational and environmental standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Oversee all aspects of production at Greenlines Nursery to ensure maximum yields and consistent flower quality.

• Work with the agronomists to plan and manage feed and spray programmes.

• Monitor and record yield data per variety, identifying underperforming crops and opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure the greenhouse and associated facilities are maintained to a high standard.

• Manage a team of skilled pickers in ensuring all plants are picked, cleaned and packed correctly ready for distribution

• Manage the picking team to ensure the plants are maintained to the correct standard and are kept healthy and pruned to ensure maximum yield and quality levels

Operations & Sales

• Oversee flower sales and distribution through various sales channels.

• Maintain relationships with key buyers, providing accurate forecasts and stock data

• Manage the delivery van and ensure all deliveries are completed efficiently.

• Support the production team at Alresford 1–2 days per week, working closely with the main farm manager at TRFC and sales team to align production with market demand.

Environmental & Compliance

• Uphold the company’s environmental and social commitments, ensuring practices align with our BCorp mission.

• Manage spray programmes and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Administration & Reporting

• Work with senior management to plan budgets and track performance.

• Utilise Microsoft tools for forecasting, stock tracking, yield mapping, and budgeting.

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Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related discipline or substantial practical experience in farming (flower farming experience desirable).

• Strong understanding of hydroponic flower production and greenhouse operations.

• Confident with data recording, yield analysis, and use of Microsoft Excel and other software tools.

• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills.

• A proactive, collaborative, and hands-on approach.

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Qualifications & Practical Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• PA6 Spray Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

• Strong technical understanding of sustainable farming or horticultural systems.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum (this is flexible based on experience) + 10% profit share (based on performance and margin improvement)

• Training and mentorship from our experienced Alresford Farm Manager (25+ years’ experience).

• 23 days annual holiday.

• Pension scheme.

• Staff discount from The Real Flower Company Shop.

• The opportunity to play a key role in a luxury, sustainability-driven flower brand.

• A supportive, young, and social team culture with regular events throughout the year.