Job Description

Garden Centre Manager

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

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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 -Monday 12th May 2025

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Employee discount
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Experience:

Management: 2 years (preferred) Supervising: 4 years (preferred) Horticulture: 2 years (preferred) Team management: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/05/2025