Assistant Garden Centre Manager

Morepeople 01780; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected garden centre in Wokingham is looking for an Assistant Garden Centre Manager to support daily operations and inspire a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have solid retail management experience, especially in horticulture, and a genuine passion for gardening. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead from the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Solid retail management experience preferably in garden centres or lifestyle retail.
• Ability to spot opportunities and act on them.
• Great leadership skills and building a positive culture.
• A genuine interest in plants and gardening.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager in daily operations.
• Inspire team to deliver outstanding service and achieve targets.
• Manage stock ordering and supplier relationships.
• Recruit, coach, and nurture team members.
• Ensure health & safety and compliance standards.
• Create stunning displays and maintain product areas.

Skills

Retail management experience

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Customer focus

Interest in plants and gardening

Job description

Assistant Garden Centre Manager | Berkshire
Salary: £30,000- £33,000

Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and have a passion for all things green and growing? This is your chance to join a respected, long-standing garden centre that prides itself on exceptional service, inspiring displays, and a welcoming atmosphere.

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you'll be the right hand to the Centre Manager, helping to oversee all aspects of the store. You'll be involved in everything from shaping the commercial plan and creating stunning displays, to managing stock levels and developing your team. It's a hands-on role where you'll lead from the shop floor, making sure customers leave inspired and satisfied.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Centre Manager in the day-to-day running of the site

• Inspiring and motivating the team to deliver outstanding service and achieve sales targets

• Keeping product areas well-stocked, immaculate, and seasonally on-point

• Managing stock ordering, supplier relationships, and stock control to ensure great availability and minimal waste

• Recruiting, coaching, and nurturing staff to help them reach their potential

• Ensuring health & safety, compliance, and housekeeping standards are consistently high

What We're Looking For

• Solid retail management experience - ideally in garden centres, horticulture, or lifestyle retail

• A strong commercial eye with the ability to spot opportunities and act on them

• Great leadership skills, able to get the best from people and build a positive culture

• A genuine interest in plants and gardening, paired with great customer focus

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail management career and bring your energy, ideas, and passion for gardening to a role where every day is different, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now
Send your CV or contact Felicity at [e-mail] or 01780 480530.