Horticulture Manager: Lead Plant Experience & Growth

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A garden centre retailer is seeking a Horticulture Manager to oversee horticulture department operations in Bury St Edmunds, maximizing sales and enhancing customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have horticultural expertise and retail management experience, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while motivating their team. The role offers generous discounts, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

50% off in Restaurants

25% off in the Garden Centre

Access to financial wellbeing support

Access to employee wellbeing platform

Development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in horticulture and retail management.
• Ability to coach and develop team members effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee horticulture department to maximize sales and growth.
• Provide expert advice on plant care and gardening products.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Horticultural expertise

Retail management experience

Commercial awareness

Coaching and training

Adaptability

Change management

Job description

A garden centre retailer is seeking a Horticulture Manager to oversee horticulture department operations in Bury St Edmunds, maximizing sales and enhancing customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have horticultural expertise and retail management experience, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while motivating their team. The role offers generous discounts, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture.