General Manager

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

General Manager

Application Deadline: 30 November 2025

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ely

Reporting To: Operations Director

Compensation: GBP 80,000 - GBP 85,000 / year

Description

We're seeking a driven and hands-on General Manager to lead our Ely site, overseeing greenhouse and packhouse operations with a focus on quality, process control, and team development. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring high performance, strong compliance, and an exceptional workplace culture.

As General Manager, you'll provide visible, decisive leadership across our Ely site - driving standards, ensuring process control, efficiency, and accountability through your teams.

You'll take ownership of:

• Leading operations and maintaining discipline standards across the greenhouse, packhouse and facilities teams
• Driving cost control, safety, and hygiene compliance
• Coaching and developing managers to achieve operational excellence
• Embedding a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Reporting on site performance, compliance, and workforce development

You'll also be part of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and business-wide initiatives to ensure Ely operates efficiently, safely, and in line with company goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop your team to deliver consistent performance and engagement
• Ensure operational processes, standards, and audits are met across all areas
• Maintain high-quality production and site presentation standards
• Oversee risk assessments, safe systems of work, and health & safety compliance
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimise labour planning, productivity, and communication
• Promote the GHG values of Ownership, Energy, Cultivate, Action, and Excellence every day

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You're a confident and practical leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience in Operations or Site Management
• A hands-on leadership style with strong people management skills
• Excellent communication and decision-making ability
• Confidence analysing data and using insight to drive improvements
• A commitment to high standards, safety, and teamwork

Benefits

• Monthly car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Medical cash plan
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Group Life
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Pension contribution matched up to 5%