Horticultural Manager

Morepeople 01780; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in Burnley is seeking a Horticultural Manager to take ownership of the plant area and drive sales. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and a genuine passion for horticulture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Free onsite parking

Friendly and supportive work environment

Genuine opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plant Area Manager, Plant Supervisor, or Horticultural Manager.
• Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods.
• Ability to drive or cycle to site due to lack of public transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the plant area to deliver strong sales.
• Lead and motivate a small team within the garden centre.
• Take ownership of stock control and replenishment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Plant knowledge

Commercial awareness

Hands-on approach

Job description

Position: Horticultural Manager
Location: Burnley
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (flexible, dependent on experience)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's top garden centre groups as a Horticultural Manager, taking the lead in the department and helping to drive the success of a developing site within a well-established group.

This position has come about with clear succession planning in mind - a great chance for someone who wants to make a genuine impact and grow their career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

As Horticultural Manager, you'll take full ownership of the plant area - leading from the front to deliver excellence in product quality, presentation, and customer experience.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing the plant area to deliver strong sales and exceptional retail standards.
• Leading, motivating, and supporting a small team within a wider garden centre operation.
• Taking ownership of stock control, ordering, and replenishment to meet seasonal demand.
• Providing expert horticultural advice and outstanding service to customers.
• Working closely with senior management to identify growth opportunities and improve overall performance.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.

Qualifications

What they're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Plant Area Manager, Plant Supervisor, or Horticultural Manager within a retail garden centre environment.
• Excellent plant knowledge and a real passion for horticulture.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage your team.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on driving sales and standards.
• A hands-on approach and the confidence to make an immediate impact.
• Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods.
• Applicants should be able to drive or cycle to site, as there are no nearby public transport routes.

Benefits

Why join?

• Join a market-leading business with an excellent reputation for quality and staff development.
• Take ownership of a key department in a centre that's ready for fresh ideas and improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with flexibility for the right experience.
• Genuine opportunities for progression as part of a wider garden centre group.
• Free onsite parking and a friendly, supportive working environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Plant Area Manager or horticultural leader to shape the future of a growing garden centre and play a key role in its continued success.

Apply now
To apply, send your CV to [e-mail] or call 01780 480530 for a confidential chat.