Garden Centre Hoticultural Manager

Straight Line Retail Recruitment; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment firm is seeking a Garden Centre Horticultural Manager in Widnes, UK. This role involves managing the plant area, making key product decisions, and providing customers with professional horticultural advice. You will also lead a small team, fostering their skills and confidence. A passion for horticulture and a customer-focused approach are essential. The company offers full training, sociable hours, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for horticulture is essential.
• Experience working in retail is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and receive training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant area and manage stock ranges.
• Provide professional horticultural advice to customers.
• Support a small team in their growth and confidence.
• Collaborate with the retail team for a positive customer experience.

Skills

Genuine gardener at heart

Comfortable working with people

Retail experience

Job description

Overview

Garden Centre Horticultural Manager

£ + Package and Bonus

Widness

The Person

Imagine this :

a crisp November morning, the scent of damp earth after a light drizzle, and leaves in shades of gold carpeting the garden paths. Your winter-flowering Cyclamen are brightening up the borders, the Hebes are still looking strong, and the last of the pansies are holding their colour. At times like this, is there anything better than working outdoors?

You’ll need to answer no, despite the occasional rain and blustery winds. You’re a gardener at heart; your customers rely on your advice, and you’ll enjoy spending your days sharing your knowledge with them in a professional and approachable way. You’re comfortable working with people—retail is a people-focused job after all—and you’ll take pleasure in supporting your team, helping them grow in confidence and skill.

The Role

This role has a lot to offer, but at its core it’s about working with a company that shares your passion. You’ll receive full training and ongoing support, but the plant area will be yours to run. You’ll have freedom to make decisions on stock ranges, work with trusted suppliers and growers, and lead a small team of like-minded colleagues who will benefit from your expertise. It’s a role you can take real pride in. On top of that, it pays well, offers sociable hours, ...

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant area, manage stock ranges, and make decisions on product selection in partnership with trusted suppliers and growers.
• Provide customers with professional, approachable horticultural advice and support.
• Lead and support a small team, helping colleagues grow in confidence and skill.
• Collaborate with the wider retail team to ensure a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

• Genuine gardener at heart with passion for horticulture.
• Comfortable working with people; retail experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn, receive training, and apply ongoing support.