Horticultural Manager – Scotland

Horticultural Manager – Scotland – £33,000 +Benefits

The Job: We are seeking an experienced Horticultural Manager to take responsibility for the outdoor plant area within a busy retail horticulture environment. This full‑time role involves managing day‑to‑day operations and commercial performance, leading a team, and ensuring high standards of plant quality, presentation and customer service. The position is 42.5 hours per week over five days, including regular weekends, so flexibility is essential.

You will also act as Duty Manager when required, supporting wider site operations.

The Company: Our client is a well‑established garden centre business with a strong reputation for quality, customer service and high retail standards. They offer a supportive working environment with a focus on work/life balance and staff development.

The Candidate:

• Qualified horticulturalist with strong plant knowledge
• Proven experience in retail management, ideally within a garden centre environment
• Confident leading, motivating and developing a team
• Strong customer focus with a passion for retail and horticulture
• Commercially aware with a results‑driven approach to sales and margin targets
• Excellent communication skills and a hands‑on management style

The Package:

• Salary of £31,000 to £33,000, dependent on experience
• Full‑time, permanent position (42.5 hours per week)
• No evening work, supporting a healthy work/life balance
• Six weeks’ annual leave per year
• Health Cash Plan and access to retail and lifestyle discounts
• Generous staff discount
• Free on‑site parking

to Liam Davis, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant,