Horticultural Manager

Job Description Plant Area Manager | EnfieldSalary: DOEHours: Full-time, Alternate weekendsReady to take ownership of a thriving horticultural department? This is a great opportunity for an experienced Plant Area Manager, Plant Supervisor or Assistant Plant Manager looking for their next move.

You'll be taking responsibility for a high-performing plant area within a well-established garden centre group, leading a knowledgeable team and having real influence over how the department operates, from buying and stock management through to presentation, sales and customer experience.

If you're commercially minded, know your plants and enjoy being hands-on, this could be a really good next step. The area is a large, vibrant space with a great variety of healthy plants, and you'd be leading a strong, dedicated, and knowledgeable team!

The roleYou'll be responsible for: Running the plant area day-to-day, ensuring high standards across stock, presentation and customer serviceOrdering and managing plant stock, working with seasonal demand to maximise availability and salesLeading, motivating and developing a knowledgeable plant teamManaging plant quality, wastage and reductions to maximise sell-throughMonitoring department performance, including sales, stock, waste and marginsPlanning and prioritising workloads around seasonal peaksMaking sure the plant area is commercially strong, well-presented and ready for customersTaking on Duty Manager/keyholder responsibilities when requiredWhat we're looking forYou'll need: Strong plant and horticultural knowledgePrevious experience within garden retail/plant retail or a similar environmentExperience leading or supervising a teamGood commercial awareness and an understanding of sales, stock and marginsThe confidence to make decisions and take ownership of a departmentGood organisation and communication skillsWhy consider it?

Join an established and highly respected garden centre groupReal ownership of a significant plant departmentStrong opportunity for development and progressionStaff discounts across the garden centre, restaurant and leisure facilitiesOn-site parkingWork alongside an experienced and knowledgeable teamIf you're currently a Plant Supervisor or Assistant Manager thinking, 'I'm ready for my own department', or you're an established Plant Area Manager looking for a fresh challenge, I'd be keen to speak with you. For a confidential conversation, contact Elleanna at MorePeople:

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