Our Head Grower will be responsible for the day-to-day management and cut flower production within the privately-owned grounds of a beautiful 16th century estate, which has a long history of cut flower production.

Naum Flower is a floristry brand, which is a part of Naum House Ltd, with high end clients, and events. We are recruiting for a grower who has the skills and expertise to grow the most ravishing flowers for our business. You will work in tandem with our Operations Manager and floristry team to ensure the business is very well supported across the whole year.

An overview of the role:-

·       Manage the cut flower production at the cutting garden, to include maintenance, propagation, planting, pruning, staking, weeding.

·       Ensuring the garden is maintained to a very high standard at all times.

·       Create yearly planning schedules for the production of cut flowers.

·       Budgeting and sourcing crops as required, whether annual seed orders or for new perennial plantings.

·       Follow organic and regenerative principles, adhering to no-dig or min. till systems; develop and carry out all composting systems; follow the brand’s key principles of environmentally sustainable practices, across all activity and planning, including the use of green manures, compost teas, cover crops, rotational planning.

·       Create social media content as a routine part of the working week (documenting cutting garden developments and visuals, seasonal flowering updates, grower techniques etc)

·       Manage the complex flow of the cut flower garden through the season, with the knowledge and understanding of how weather conditions (both weekly and long-term projections) can affect crops and harvests and be able to plan for eventualities with this in mind.

·       Adhere to organic and regenerative practices.

·       Implement propagation techniques.

Essential requirements:-

o   At least 3 years’ experience of growing cut flowers for a floristry brand or high-end estate.

o   Experience of seasonal planning.

o   Planting knowledge specific to species

o   Refined management skills.

o   Glasshouse and polytunnel production experience.

o   Must have a strong creative and visual eye.

o   You must be happy working in all weathers and also have the expertise to plan the working week according to the weather conditions, with the health of the soil or picking schedules in mind.

o   A full UK driver licence and be able to drive the business van regularly as needed.

o   Expertly organised, responsible and have a very positive, proud attitude to their work.

o   An exceptional communicator who works well with others, and who can provide guidance and support when needed.

o   A flexible approach to working hours – occasional early mornings, evenings and weekend working will be required as part of the role.

Applications:-

Please send a cover letter and full CV to natalie@naumhouse.com

Senior Florist & Operations Manager

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