The Winchester Growers management training programme is a two year career development scheme. It comprises of four practical real job secondments each lasting six months within our growing and technical departments, with the opportunity to secure a professional post on completion.

What we offer
Our graduate scheme is built around the individual, providing a grounding in the industry across a range of roles. The scheme will be tailored to interests, aptitude and business need, with a focus on growing. Some of the placements include growing and harvesting crops, quality assurance, trials and development, business analysis and planning. The secondments will be based across our 3 sites in Spalding, Cornwall and Portugal.

Salary
£20k per annum
(Travel expenses to remote sites will be paid and accommodation will be subsidised when working away from base).

Who can apply?
The scheme is open to candidates of HND/graduate calibre, who have preferably studied horticulture, agriculture, applied biology or other related subjects. An interest in ornamental horticulture is necessary and practical farming or growing experience would also be advantageous. Candidates must show a practical, hands-on approach and an ability to work with, and through, others.

If you think you have the ability to adapt and apply your skills to a variety of business situations in this fast-paced environment then please send us your CV with a covering letter by post or to sueh@winchestergrowers.co.uk.