Assistant Garden Centre Manager

Morepeople 01780; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving independent garden retailer in South London is seeking an Assistant Garden Centre Manager. This role includes team leadership, retail management, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong horticultural knowledge and experience in a busy retail environment. Join a supportive management team with opportunities for career growth and training.

Benefits

Potential to earn up to 30% on top of base salary

Mentorship and training

Values-led community retailer

Great transport links

Qualifications

• Strong horticultural knowledge.
• Experience in a garden centre or plant-focused retail.
• Confident leading a team in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the owners in leading and motivating the team.
• Ensure store presentation and smooth operations.
• Deliver expert advice to customers.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Team leadership

Customer service

Retail management

Job description

Assistant Garden Centre Manager

Location: South London

This independent, design-led garden and home business is thriving - with a reputation for stylish, community-rooted retail spaces that blend expert horticulture with curated lifestyle ranges. Over the past decade, they've grown from a single shop into a small group of boutique garden centres across London, known for their exceptional service, standout plant selections, and bespoke installations for homes and businesses.

They're looking for an Assistant Manager to help lead one of their South London sites - someone who loves plants, thrives in a hands-on retail environment, and knows how to get the best from a team.

With the business growing rapidly, they're looking for someone eager to grow with them, offering genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the store - helping to lead the team, maintain high retail standards, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. With a strong focus on the plant area and team development, this is a great opportunity for someone with a solid horticultural background and proven retail leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the owners in leading and motivating the team.

• Ensure the store is well-stocked, beautifully presented, and running smoothly.

• Take shared responsibility for rotas, staffing levels, one-to-ones, and team development.

• Deliver expert advice to customers on plants and garden care.

• Oversee plant deliveries, replenishment, and in-store merchandising.

• Maintain high standards of health & safety and visual presentation.

• Contribute to recruitment, training, and performance reviews.

• Lead by example on the shop floor - this is a hands-on role.

About You

• Strong horticultural knowledge.

• Experience working in a garden centre, plant-focused retail, or design-led boutique store.

• Confident leading a small team in a busy, customer-facing setting.

• Organised, energetic, and solutions-focused - someone who thrives on the shop floor.

• Passionate about plants, gardening, and creating welcoming retail environments.

• Able to support team performance and coach others to improve.

Perks & Benefits

• Potential to earn up to 30% on top of base salary.

• Join a passionate, supportive, and close-knit management team.

• Mentorship and training from hands-on, experienced business owners.

• Work for a values-led, community-driven independent retailer.

• Great transport links.

Apply Now

Interested in learning more?
Contact Leo Novakovic at [e-mail] or call 01780 480 530.