Laboratory and Greenhouse manager

Overview

In this leadership role, you will head laboratory and greenhouse activities to support breeding operations, guiding teams to deliver high-quality results while maintaining safety and compliance. You’ll be part of the Breeding Station Management Team, aligning day-to-day work with strategic objectives. You’ll tackle planning, coordination, and execution challenges, and foster collaboration across teams. This role offers the chance to influence scientific excellence within a global agricultural innovation company.

Pay / Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• pension scheme with 16% company contribution
• Life Assurance at three times annual salary
• Income Protection Plan providing 75% of salary for long-term illness and disability
• Private Health Care Plan
• Profit Related Bonus Scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide effective line management and leadership to team members and support their development
• Lead and oversee activities within the Quality Laboratory, Tissue Culture Laboratory, and Greenhouse operations
• Contribute as an active member of the Breeding Station Management Team
• Ensure efficient planning, coordination, and execution of laboratory and greenhouse activities
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and compliance in laboratory environments
• Monitor workflows and resources to ensure timely delivery of objectives and high-quality results
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture and encourage effective communication across teams

Key requirements

• Degree-level education in a relevant scientific discipline
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, particularly within laboratory environments
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems
• Hands-on mindset with willingness to work both inside and outside of lab environments
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver tasks efficiently
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborative team player who supports broader team priorities

• leadership
• clear communication
• collaboration
• Microsoft Excel
• database systems
• health and safety in laboratory environments

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