We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager to join our Horticultural Technical team based at Alconbury Hill. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on innovation, enjoys ownership, and wants to shape the future of a growing product portfolio.

Reporting directly to the Head of Technical, you will take full ownership of our Plant Nutrition and Lawn Care portfolio, playing a pivotal role in driving innovation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maximising the commercial value of our products across all markets.

• Lead value-adding new product development across the garden product portfolio.
• Identify, develop, and commercially justify new product opportunities.
• Own and manage the long-term NPD pipeline, working closely with external partners to ensure successful delivery.
• Keep the business ahead of the curve by driving meaningful, differentiated innovation with a clear 5-year vision.
• Deliver market-leading innovation across plant nutrition, lawn care, and the wider horticultural portfolio.
• Manage formulation and regulatory requirements throughout the NPD process.
• Oversee both new and existing products, continually introducing innovative technologies to strengthen the portfolio.

Commercial Impact

• Collaborate with European and global commercial partners to develop growth opportunities for our brands.
• Ensure products and strategies are future-proofed across all divisions and markets.
• Stay ahead of regulatory, consumer, and market trends, helping to steer the business towards a sustainable future.
• Create commercially viable opportunities within the Controls product range.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• A proven track record as a Technical Manager within consumer goods, ideally from one or more of the following sectors:
• Horticulture
• Turf & Amenity
• Agriculture / Agri-chemicals
• Chemicals / Household Controls
• Plant Trials environments
• Strong experience delivering against pre-agreed targets while introducing innovative ideas.
• Excellent technical knowledge with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• A passionate, driven leader who sets high standards and thrives in a fast-moving, evolving environment.

Technical Understanding (Highly Desirable)

• Background in the agricultural or horticultural sector.
• Experience working within a technical department.
• Exposure to innovation across products such as plant nutrition, lawn care, seed, chemical controls, pesticides, and biocides within an FMCG setting.

If you’re passionate about innovation, enjoy taking ownership, and want to play a key role in shaping a future-focused horticultural portfolio, we’d love to hear from you!