Horticultural Manager (Garden Centre)
Location: East Surrey. Salary: Competitive (DOE). Hours: 40 per week, alternate weekends.
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, family‑owned garden centre group and play a key role within the plant department of a busy and customer‑focused site. You will work closely with the Garden Centre Manager to support the success of the department within a business known for its strong horticultural standards and positive working culture.
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting the day‑to‑day running of the plant department and ensuring strong commercial performance.
* Taking responsibility for the department in the absence of the manager.
* Stock control, ordering, and managing availability across the plant range.
* Working closely with product managers to optimise range and seasonal lines.
* Driving sales through excellent merchandising and customer interaction.
* Maintaining high standards of presentation and plant quality.
* Organising and supporting the team to deliver strong customer service.
* Handling customer queries and complaints in a professional manner.
What they’re looking for
* Excellent horticultural knowledge (key).
* Previous experience within a garden centre or DIY retail environment.
* Experience supervising or managing a team in a retail setting.
* Good commercial awareness, particularly around stock and sales.
* Confident, hands‑on approach with strong customer focus.
* Comfortable using IT systems for stock and ordering.
Perks & Benefits
* Join a long‑established, family‑run garden centre group with an excellent reputation.
* Generous staff discount – up to 30% in‑store and 50% in restaurants.
* Increasing holiday allowance with service.
* Annual discretionary Christmas bonus.
* Company pension scheme and Cycle2Work scheme.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Additional perks including birthday benefits and recognition schemes.
* Free onsite parking.
* Full benefits package available on request.
#J-18808-Ljbffr