Horticultural Manager

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Job Description

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.


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To apply, send your CV to or call 01780 480530 for a confidential chat.


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Location:
Crawley
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Government

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