Tree Nursery Operations Manager

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st October 2024

Location: Near Barton Bendish, West Norfolk

Salary: £30,000-£34,000 dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent position, 40 hours per week

Reports To: Woodland & Technical Manager

An opportunity has arisen to join the experienced team at Albanwise Environment Ltd. as a Tree Nursery Operations Manager.

The tree nursery was established in 2023 and is peat free with all stock currently cell grown. The tree nursery supports the ongoing tree planting ambitions we have across the land we manage and commercial tree sales. The role will play a key part in the growth of the tree nursery as a commercial business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To work with the Woodland & Technical Manager to increase cell grown production to our current target of 500,000 trees by the end of 2025.
• Hands-on delivery of all operations, including sowing / weeding / watering, with support from our team of Woodland Operatives.
• To deliver planned investment in growing capacity and identify future growth opportunities.
• To develop and maintain industry leading health & safety standards, biosecurity practices, and record keeping, including responsibility for compliance with certification schemes, e.g. Plant Healthy.
• The grading, packaging, and despatching of products to our customers.

What we are looking for:

• Practical experience of working within the horticultural industry, ideally with experience of tree production.
• Ambitious individual with a strong work ethic who can take a leading role in business growth.
• Good communicator, team worker and IT Literate.
• Flexible approach to work required, to include some evening and weekend work as necessary for successful plant production.

What we offer:

• The opportunity for career growth and to develop your role across a large landholding and growing business, supported with training tailored to individual needs.
• Pension, 24 days annual leave + bank holidays.