Horticultural Manager

Position: Horticultural Manager
Location: Crawley
Salary: Competitive DOE
Hours: 40 per week, alternate weekend working

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.

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 team of 6 in the plant area.
• Taking ownership of stock control, ordering, and replenishment.
• 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.

What they're looking for:

• Ideally looking for proven experience as a Plant Area Manager, Plant Supervisor, or Horticultural Manager within a retail garden centre environment.
• Willing to look at strong retail managers with a background in gardening/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.

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

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