Horticultural Team Leader

Morepeople 01780; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across Garden Centre

On-site parking

Training and career progression

Knowledgeable team

Job summary

Morepeople in Harrogate is seeking a Horticultural Team Leader to run a recently acquired site in Knaresborough. The role involves managing the plant area, leading a small team, and driving sales with a focus on stock control and customer service.

You will oversee plant stock availability, train and develop staff, and work closely with the Garden Centre Manager to ensure smooth site operations and adherence to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in garden retail or similar.
• Horticultural knowledge is desirable.
• Strong sales and stock management understanding.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and managing plant stock to ensure strong seasonal availability.
• Maintaining high standards of plant quality and customer service.
• Leading, motivating, and developing the plant team.
• Prioritising daily tasks to ensure smooth operation.
• Maximising sales and profitability.
• Reducing wastage and managing plant reductions effectively.
• Monitoring KPIs, including sales, waste, and stock loss.
• Supporting the Garden Centre Manager with wider site operations.
• Acting as a key holder.
• Compliance with health & safety procedures.
• Managing training and performance within the team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Stock management

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Horticultural Team Leader | Harrogate

Salary: DOE

Hours: Full-time, Alternate Weekends

We're working with a garden centre group that is looking for a Horticultural Team Leader to run their recently acquired site in Knaresborough. If you're a supervisor ready to take your next step, this is a great opportunity to learn and grow with one of the UK's leading businesses that values progression.

About the Business

This well-established and successful garden centre group is known for delivering exceptional customer service and offering a high-quality range of plants and gardening products. With continued investment and growth, they provide a supportive environment where both customers and employees can thrive.

The Site

This is a recently acquired site in Knaresborough. What used to be a nursery is now a quaint destination site with a thriving plant area. This opportunity offers the unique chance to grow alongside the site and be a part of it's development.

Benefits

• Staff discounts across the Garden Centre, Restaurant, and Leisure Park
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression within a growing business
• The chance to join a passionate and knowledgeable team

Key Responsibilities of the Plant Area Manager

• Ordering and managing plant stock to ensure strong seasonal availability
• Maintaining high standards of plant quality and customer service
• Leading, motivating, and developing the plant team
• Prioritising daily tasks to ensure smooth operation
• Maximising sales and profitability
• Reducing wastage and managing plant reductions effectively
• Monitoring KPIs, including sales, waste, and stock loss
• Supporting the Garden Centre Manager with wider site operations
• Acting as a key holder
• Compliance with health & safety procedures
• Managing training and performance within the team

About You

• Previous experience within garden retail or similar is required
• Horticultural knowledge is desired
• Experience managing or supervising
• A strong understanding of sales and stock management
• Communication and organisational skills