Position: Horticultural Manager
Location: Burnley
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (flexible, dependent on experience)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's top garden centre groups as a Horticultural Manager, taking the lead in the department and helping to drive the success of a developing site within a well-established group.
This position has come about with clear succession planning in mind - a great chance for someone who wants to make a genuine impact and grow their career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
As Horticultural Manager, you'll take full ownership of the plant area - leading from the front to deliver excellence in product quality, presentation, and customer experience.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Managing and developing the plant area to deliver strong sales and exceptional retail standards.
* Leading, motivating, and supporting a small team within a wider garden centre operation.
* Taking ownership of stock control, ordering, and replenishment to meet seasonal demand.
* Providing expert horticultural advice and outstanding service to customers.
* Working closely with senior management to identify growth opportunities and improve overall performance.
* Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
Qualifications
What they're looking for:
* Proven experience as a Plant Area Manager, Plant Supervisor, or Horticultural Manager within a retail garden centre environment.
* Excellent plant knowledge and a real passion for horticulture.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage your team.
* Commercial awareness with a focus on driving sales and standards.
* A hands-on approach and the confidence to make an immediate impact.
* Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods.
* Applicants should be able to drive or cycle to site, as there are no nearby public transport routes.
Benefits
Why join?
* Join a market-leading business with an excellent reputation for quality and staff development.
* Take ownership of a key department in a centre that's ready for fresh ideas and improvement.
* Competitive salary and benefits, with flexibility for the right experience.
* Genuine opportunities for progression as part of a wider garden centre group.
* Free onsite parking and a friendly, supportive working environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Plant Area Manager or horticultural leader to shape the future of a growing garden centre and play a key role in its continued success.
Apply now
To apply, send your CV to leo@morepeople.co.uk or call 01780 480530 for a confidential chat.
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