Department Manager - Horti

Department Manager required to oversee the outdoor plants area for an established garden centre near Beccles.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing garden centre groups as the Horticulture / Outdoor Plant department Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong plant knowledge, retail experience, and a passion for creating inspiring outdoor displays.
What you’ll do as a Horti Department Manager:
 
* Lead and motivate a small team
 
* Oversee the outdoor plant area, ensuring excellent presentation and stock care
 
* Share your horticultural expertise with customers and colleagues
 
* Drive sales and deliver outstanding customer service
 
* Create engaging, commercial plant displays
What you’ll bring to the role:
We are looking for someone who has a passion for plants and enjoys sharing their knowledge of horticulture with staff and customers. A keen eye for detail and a flair for merchandising would be an asset in this role as you will be responsible for the layout and day to day running of the department.
 
* Strong horticultural knowledge and love of gardening
 
* Retail management or garden centre experience
 
* A creative eye for merchandising
 
* Confident people‑management skills
 
* A proactive, customer‑focused approach
What’s on offer for your experience and knowledge:
 
* Competitive salary (DOE)
 
* 15% staff discount
 
* On‑site parking
 
* 32 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing with service
 
* Extra Day off for your Birthday
 
* Contributory pension scheme
 
* Subsidised restaurant meals
 
* Career development and training opportunities
 
* 40 hours per week over 5 days, alternate weekends
If you’re passionate about plants or gardening and want to join a business that values its people, we’d love to hear from you