Horticultural Manager – Scotland – £45,000 + Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned garden centre in Scotland seeks an experienced Horticultural Manager to oversee the outdoor plant area. This full-time role involves managing daily operations, leading a team, and maintaining high standards of plant quality and customer service. The successful candidate will have strong horticultural knowledge, retail management experience, and excellent leadership skills. A supportive work environment with a focus on work/life balance and staff development is offered, along with a competitive salary of £35,000 to £45,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Six weeks’ annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Generous staff discount

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified horticulturalist with strong plant knowledge.
• Proven experience in retail management, ideally within a garden centre environment.
• Confident leading, motivating, and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and commercial performance.
• Ensure high standards of plant quality and customer service.
• Act as Duty Manager when required to support wider operations.

Skills

Horticultural expertise

Retail management experience

Team leadership

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Horticultural qualifications

Job description

Horticultural Manager – Scotland – £45,000 +Benefits

The Job: We are seeking an experienced Horticultural Manager to take responsibility for the outdoor plant area within a busy retail horticulture environment. This full‑time role involves managing day‑to‑day operations and commercial performance, leading a team, and ensuring high standards of plant quality, presentation, and customer service. The position is 42.5 hours per week over five days, including regular weekends, so flexibility is essential. You will also act as Duty Manager when required, supporting wider site operations.

The Company: Our client is a well established garden centre business with a strong reputation for quality, customer service, and high retail standards. They offer a supportive working environment with a focus on work/life balance and staff development.

The Candidate

• Qualified horticulturalist with strong plant knowledge
• Proven experience in retail management, ideally within a garden centre environment
• Confident leading, motivating, and developing a team
• Strong customer focus with a passion for retail and horticulture
• Commercially aware with a results‑driven approach to sales and margin targets
• Excellent communication skills and a hands‑on management style.

The Package

• Salary of £35,000 to £45,000 DOE
• Full‑time, permanent position (42.5 hours per week)
• No evening work, supporting a healthy work/life balance
• Six weeks’ annual leave per year
• Health Cash Plan and access to retail and lifestyle discounts
• Generous staff discount
• Free on‑site parking

Please email your CV to Liam Davis, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].