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Agriculture, Farming & Fresh Produce Jobs in the UK – Current Opportunities and Career Advice

There’s a moment in every career where you’re not quite sure where you’re going to land next.

In agriculture, farming, fresh produce, and horticulture, that moment often comes at a point of growth… whether that’s stepping up into leadership, moving into a more commercial role, or transitioning into a new part of the sector.

And here’s the reality. That uncertainty is often where the biggest opportunities begin.

Exploring Your Next Step in Agriculture, Farming or Fresh Produce

Across the UK and internationally, demand for high-quality people in agriculture, horticulture, and fresh produce continues to grow.

From farm management and technical roles through to commercial leadership and global sales, businesses are actively looking for individuals who can drive performance, manage complexity, and deliver results in an evolving food supply chain.

At Redfox, we are currently working on a range of career-defining opportunities across:

  • Agriculture and farming businesses
  • Fresh produce growers, packers and suppliers
  • Horticulture and ornamental sectors
  • Food production and supply chain organisations
  • Retail-facing commercial operations

And importantly, we have a strong pipeline of new roles coming over the next few months.

So whether you’re actively looking for a new role in agriculture or simply keeping an eye on the market, now is a smart time to engage.

Current Agriculture, Fresh Produce & Farming Job Opportunities

We are currently recruiting for a number of key roles, including:

  • Commercial Manager (Fresh Produce – Retail Facing)
  • Technical Sales Manager – South England & Western Europe
  • Commercial Director – UK Retail Supply Chain
  • International Sales Manager (Blueberries)
  • General Manager – Perennial Crops (UK Agriculture)
  • Vice President – Food & Beverage (Global)
  • Interim Farm Manager – Harvest 2026

These roles span commercial, technical, operational and leadership positions, reflecting the breadth of opportunity currently available across the agri-food sector.

Why Now Is a Key Moment for Agri Careers

The agriculture and fresh produce sectors are undergoing significant change:

  • Increased pressure on food supply chains
  • Rising costs and margin challenges
  • Greater focus on sustainability and environmental delivery
  • Evolving retailer and consumer expectations

As a result, businesses are actively seeking strong leadership, commercial acumen, and operational expertise.

For candidates, this creates a genuine window to step into roles that can define the next stage of your career.

Looking for Talent in Agriculture or Fresh Produce?

It’s not just candidates navigating change—businesses are too.

If you are looking to strengthen your team with proven individuals in:

  • Farm management
  • Fresh produce commercial roles
  • Technical and agronomy positions
  • Senior leadership and board-level hires

then it’s critical to access the right network.

That’s where we come in. Let’s Talk

Whether you’re:

  • Exploring your next move in agriculture, farming, horticulture or fresh produce
  • Or looking to hire high-impact people into your business

We’re always open to a conversation.

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The author

Max MacGillivray
Max founded Redfox in 2002 and is a recognised industry speaker on the Fresh Food, Agri-Business and Social Media sectors. He has an enviable track record in successfully placing top-level candidates – including Chief Executives – for UK and international blue-chip businesses.

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