Assistant Garden Centre Manager

MorePeople; Sulham; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in England is seeking an experienced Assistant Garden Centre Manager for their key location in Sulham. This role demands proven retail management skills and a passion for horticulture. You will oversee the sundries department, ensure customer satisfaction, and support a dynamic team. Benefits include generous staff discounts and an increasing holiday allowance. Ideal for someone ready to step into a significant management role.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Annual profit-related Christmas bonus

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Recognition and reward schemes

Qualifications

• Proven retail management experience, ideally within a garden centre.
• Genuine interest or passion for gardening or horticulture.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the sundries department and ensure high standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and shop experience.
• Support HR processes and team development.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Analytical skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Job description

Position

Assistant Garden Centre Manager – Berkshire

Salary: £33,000 (flexible, dependent on experience)

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's top garden centre groups as an Assistant Garden Centre Manager, taking a key role in a busy, mid‑to‑large centre that is well established and highly regarded in the local community. The site is one of the group's key centres – known for its gardening focus, strong customer base, and excellent restaurant.

This is a great role for an experienced retail manager who is ready to take the next step within a specialist, horticulture‑led environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the sundries department, ensuring high standards of presentation, stock management, and sales performance.
• Act as a keyholder and support the wider centre operation across all departments.
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure a positive shopping experience for every visitor.
• Support HR processes including investigations, disciplinaries, and team development.
• Work closely with the management team to analyse performance data, identify opportunities, and maximise profitability.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven retail management experience, ideally within a garden centre or similarly specialist retail environment.
• A genuine interest or passion for gardening, plants, or horticulture.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills – confident using systems and interpreting figures.
• A customer‑focused mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, hands‑on role.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the energy and drive to motivate a team.
• Flexibility to work alternate weekends and a rotating midweek day off (alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays).
• Full‑time, 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Generous staff discount – up to 30% off products and 50% off restaurant meals.
• Increasing holiday allowance with length of service.
• Annual profit‑related Christmas bonus.
• Company pension scheme and Cycle2Work participation.
• Recognition and reward schemes for great performance.
• Birthday perks, gifts, and long‑service awards.
• Free onsite parking and a supportive team culture.

Apply

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