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Full Time – 45- Hours Per Week Including Weekends
Fully Flexible to Meet the Needs of the Business
At British Garden Centres, not only do we aim to deliver a great experience in our Centres, but we go above and beyond in creating an exceptional customer service experience too.
Job Categories
Retail
Job Location:
Hitchin Garden Centre, Cambridge Rd, United Kingdom
Full Time – 45- Hours Per Week Including Weekends
Fully Flexible to Meet the Needs of the Business
At British Garden Centres, not only do we aim to deliver a great experience in our Centres, but we go above and beyond in creating an exceptional customer service experience too.
We are looking for a Garden Centre Manager to join our forward-thinking team. Working in the Garden Centre this is a high-volume environment with a fast turnaround.
The successful candidate should have proven managerial experience and be physically fit as this is a very hands-on role and some heavy lifting may be required.
A highly motivated hands-on individual that has a passion for exceptional retail standards, driving sales & great customer service
Must have previous Garden Centre Management experience either at centre manager or deputy manager level
Be able to motivate a team of managers and supervisors to work efficiently & effectively in order to meet deadlines.
Plant knowledge preferable.
As a Garden Centre Manager, you will manage, lead, inspire and develop an amazing team and ensuring all customers have a great in store experience.
What We Offer
Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
Rate of pay negotiable depending on experience.
Skills Required
Excellent customer service skills.
Communication and team management abilities.
Experience working in a similar role.
Experience of managing team.
Horticulture experience is beneficial.
Duties Will Include
Excel knowledge essential in order to manage rotas and budgeting.
Close attention to detail required to implement and manage all aspects of company policy and procedures such as EPOS, stock management, health & safety, security & cash handling.
Keyholder duties.
Management duties.
Delivering all KPI’s, costs and budgeting.
Colleague development and succession planning.
Delivering colleague engagement and training.
Ordering and stock taking.
Excellent customer service.
If you would like to join our family run business and bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.
How To Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to: Emily Bartholomew Regional Manager ebartholomew@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close –Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing
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Retail
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