Horticulture Nursery Manager

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural business in Surrey is seeking a Horticulture Nursery Manager to oversee nursery operations, lead a team, and ensure plant quality. The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial nursery production, people management skills, and a solid understanding of crop maintenance. This full-time role offers autonomy, career development opportunities, and a competitive salary. The position requires flexibility for weekend work and is suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development

Autonomy in role

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial nursery production or operations.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Solid understanding of plant husbandry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursery operations and team leadership.
• Manage irrigation, feeding, trimming, and pest management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Commercial nursery production

People management

Crop maintenance

Pest and disease control

IT literacy (Excel and Word)

Job description

Horticulture Nursery Manager

Surrey

£DOE

Ready to be part of a business that is continually growing?

Want to bring your commercial nursery experience into a business known for quality and innovation?

Want to be part of one of the UK's most recognised names in plants and horticulture?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business with a reputation for quality and innovation.

What’s in it for you?

• A full-time, permanent position with a respected horticultural brand
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Autonomy to shape processes and implement improvements
• Collaborative working with experienced teams across retail, stock control and quality
• Career development and support from senior management
• A role that combines people leadership, horticulture, and operational excellence

The Role

You\'ll work closely with the General Manager and Operations Manager, playing a key role in the next phase of development at this established nursery.

As the Nursery Manager, you\'ll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day nursery operations and leading a team to ensure the smooth running of plant maintenance, presentation, and dispatch.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating the nursery team, ensuring efficient workflows and clear communication
• Overseeing irrigation, feeding, trimming, and pest and disease management across a wide range of crops
• Organising and monitoring spray programmes and cultural care schedules
• Working closely with technical, operations, and stock control teams to meet production and dispatch targets
• Maintaining high standards of plant quality, presentation, and site organisation
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, health and safety procedures, and crop protection regulations
• Supporting seasonal planning and workload allocation, ensuring the team is resourced effectively
• Driving consistency and continuous improvement across all areas of nursery management

This is a practical, people-focused role. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven nursery environment.

About You

• Strong background in commercial nursery production, growing, or operations, looking to move or step up into a Nursery Management role
• Confident people manager with experience leading and developing teams
• Solid understanding of plant husbandry, crop maintenance, and pest and disease control
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise in a busy, changing environment
• Comfortable managing processes, planning workloads, and maintaining records
• IT literate (Excel and Word essential)
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible with weekend work on a rota basis

What\’s Next?

Apply with your CV below or contact Sarah on 01780 480530 or [e-mail] for a confidential chat. Don\'t worry if your CV isn\'t fully up to date. Just send what you have, and we can sort the rest later.