Horticultural Manager

Position: Horticultural Manager
Location: Burnley
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (flexible, dependent on experience)

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.

This position has come about with clear succession planning in mind - a great chance for someone who wants to make a genuine impact and grow their career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

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 small team within a wider garden centre operation.
Taking ownership of stock control, ordering, and replenishment to meet seasonal demand.
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:

Proven experience as a Plant Area Manager, Plant Supervisor, or Horticultural Manager within a retail garden centre environment.
Excellent plant knowledge and a real passion for 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.

Apply now
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