Horticultural Manager (Garden Centre) Location: Gloucestershire Salary: From £29,000 flexible for the right candidate DOE Hours: 37.5 per week, rota basis alternate weekends This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, family-run garden centre as a Horticultural Manager, leading a busy and diverse plant area within a premium retail environment where quality and customer experience are at the heart of the business. The centre has built a strong reputation for high standards across horticulture and retail, supported by an experienced leadership team and a collaborative buying structure. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on horticultural professional to take ownership of a key department and make a real impact. Your key responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day running of the plant area, ensuring high standards across all categories Overseeing a broad range of stock, including hardy plants, bedding, and houseplants Taking responsibility for ordering across plant categories, working with central buying teams and allocations Leading and supporting a small team to deliver strong operational and retail standards Driving excellent visual merchandising and maintaining high-quality plant displays Managing stock flow, including unloading deliveries, booking in stock, and merchandising Overseeing additional product areas such as compost, aggregates, and landscaping materials Working closely with the wider management team to ensure a consistent and high-performing department What they're looking for: Previous experience in a horticultural retail environment at Supervisor or Manager level Strong plant knowledge across a range of categories, including hardy and seasonal plants A hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front in a physical retail environment Experience in stock management, ordering, and working with deliveries A team-focused individual with strong communication and leadership skills Passion for horticulture and delivering excellent retail standards Flexibility to work weekends and peak seasonal periods Ability to commute to the Cheltenham site Why join? Join a respected, family-run garden centre group with a strong reputation for quality plants and retail excellence Work within a supportive leadership team with experienced managers on site Be part of a collaborative business with centralised buying support Opportunity to take ownership of a key department and develop your career further Competitive salary with ongoing pay reviews and a benefits package including staff discounts, pension, and free parking