Gardening Department Supervisor | Tunbridge Wells
Salary: DOE
We're working with a highly regarded garden centre group who are looking for a Gardening Department Supervisor to support the day-to-day running of their Gardening department. This is a business where presentation, availability, and customer experience genuinely matter. Added to that, you'll benefit from an excellent work-life balance, with alternate weekends and no evening work.
About the business
Our client operates a network of well-established, high-quality garden centres and is known for strong ranges, knowledgeable teams, and consistently high retail standards. They focus on creating engaging, well-merchandised environments that inspire customers. It's also a business that values its people, offering development opportunities for those who want to progress.
About the role
As Gardening Department Supervisor, you'll play a key role in maintaining the look, feel, and commercial performance of the department, working closely with the Department Manager to deliver strong results.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting and supervising the department team to deliver excellent customer service
Assisting with stock control, replenishment, and seasonal changes
Helping to deliver sales targets and departmental KPIs
Maintaining high standards of merchandising, presentation, and housekeeping
Providing knowledgeable product advice and promoting best practice on the shop floor
Supporting wider garden centre operations as required
The ideal candidate
Previous retail supervisory or team leader experience, ideally within garden retail or DIY
A hands-on, approachable leadership style with confidence supervising colleagues
Good commercial awareness and an eye for retail standards
A genuine passion for customer service
Product knowledge of gardening sundries, composts, fertilisers, or related categories is desirable but not essential
How to apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, contact Elleanna at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)