The Farplants Group: Marketing and Communications Manager

Suppliers of outdoor plants to UK garden centres, Farplants Sales Ltd is recruiting for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join their team.

FarPlants nursery

The Farplants group is a co-operative of four West Sussex growers, each with their own specialism, offering an extensive range of plants. From small beginnings in 1972, the group now grows over 11 million plants a year on 70 hectares (170 acres) of covered and outdoor production units. The group grows over 2000 different varieties and employ up to 500 staff.

A critical role to lead on a number of key marketing activities and operations and vital in maintaining and developing the company’s industry position. FarPlants are looking for a genuine and authentic candidate who can continue their positive, collaborative, and progressive culture, and who will continue to push for excellence across the department and business as a whole.

The candidate will be managing and delivering internal and external communications channels, as well as trade shows. Key in the process of new product launches, designing and delivering campaigns. Oversee and drive the branding, which includes plant Care Card design and process. Manage and deliver the company catalogues. Lead the own team and work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the Farplants Cooperative.

Place of work: Farplants offices in Walberton, West Sussex

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 per annum depending on experience

Application deadline: 9th of April 2024 at 5pm

Full job and application details can be found here.