The RoleWe''re recruiting an experienced Harvest Manager to take full ownership of harvest operations on a large-scale soft fruit farm. This is a hands-on leadership role where you''ll plan, organise, and run the harvest from field to packhouse, making sure people, quality, and performance all align.You''ll lead harvest teams, manage daily and weekly plans, set picking rates, and ensure fruit is picked, handled, and chilled correctly to protect quality and shelf life. You''ll also work closely with production, packhouse, and logistics teams to keep everything running smoothly during peak season.This is a permanent role, not seasonal, offering long-term stability and progression within a modern, growing farming business.What You''ll Be DoingPlan and manage harvest activity across multiple cropsLead, motivate, and develop harvest teams and team leadersOrganise labour, logistics, transport, and daily schedulesSet picking prices and monitor earnings in line with policyEnsure fruit meets quality, safety, and legal standardsOversee chilling and handling processes to protect shelf lifeControl harvest costs and work to budgets and targetsMaintain accurate harvest records and forecastsWork closely with packhouse and wider farm teamsUphold health and safety standards at all timesOutside peak harvest, you''ll support wider farm operations and team management.What We''re Looking ForMinimum 2 years'' experience in soft fruit or fresh produce harvest operationsProven experience managing te