Garden Centre Manager

MorePeople; Leyfields; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent garden centre group in the UK is seeking a Garden Centre Manager to oversee daily operations and drive performance. This role requires a commercially minded leader with experience in retail management, capable of motivating a large team and focusing on sales-driven KPIs. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment. This is an exciting chance for someone looking to leave their mark on the business.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Free onsite parking

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management with strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to drive sales and performance through KPI management.
• Ambitious mindset and the desire to progress in a garden retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and commercial performance of the garden centre.
• Lead and develop a team of 16 staff including three team leaders.
• Drive retail standards and enhance customer experience.
• Manage staff rotas, recruitment, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales performance management

Team motivation

Retail management experience

Customer experience enhancement

Job description

Garden Centre Manager

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire

Salary: £32,000-£34,000 (willing to flex for right candidate)

This is a rare opportunity to take on a Garden Centre Manager position with in one of the largest garden centre groups in the UK.

The centre is performing well, with strong foundations in place and clear potential for further growth. With local housing developments and sales increasing year-on-year, this role offers an excellent platform for an ambitious retail manager to step up, make their mark, and develop their career within a garden centre environment.

What you'll be doing

As Garden Centre Manager, you'll have full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running and commercial performance of the centre, leading from the front and driving standards across the site.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Full accountability for sales, KPIs, and overall commercial performance, with scope to grow turnover.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of 16, including three team leaders.
• Taking a hands‑on approach on the shop floor, knowing the centre inside and out.
• Driving retail standards, customer experience, and operational consistency.
• Working closely with team leaders who bring strong horticultural knowledge, while you focus on commercial leadership.
• Managing rotas, recruitment, and performance management.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and operational procedures.
• Playing a key role in shaping the future direction and growth of the centre.

What they're looking for

• A commercially minded retail manager with experience leading a team.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to energise and inspire others.
• Ambition and drive – someone keen to make an impact and progress their career within a garden retail environment.
• Confidence working with KPIs and driving sales performance (training can be provided if needed).
• A hands‑on, shop‑floor‑focused management style.
• Garden centre experience is not essential – strong retail managers from other sectors are encouraged to apply.
• Someone comfortable stepping into a succession role following a long‑serving manager's retirement.

Why join?

A genuine succession opportunity created with a stable, experienced team already in place.

Significant scope to grow the business and put your own stamp on the site.

An ideal stepping stone role for an ambitious manager looking for progression.

Competitive salary package.

Free onsite parking and a friendly, supportive working environment.

Apply now

To apply, send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.