Plant Area Manager

MorePeople; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected garden centre group in Brighton is seeking a Horticultural Manager to oversee the plant department. The role demands strong leadership, horticultural qualifications, and a hands-on approach to management. Candidates should possess extensive plant knowledge and experience in horticultural retail. This position offers a competitive salary package and a friendly working environment. The ideal applicant will enjoy taking ownership of the department and will thrive in a compact, team-oriented setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Friendly, close-knit team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in horticultural retail roles.
• Strong plant knowledge and passion for horticulture.
• Flexibility to work weekends and during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant department.
• Manage a small team while maintaining high standards.
• Stock control and providing knowledgeable horticultural advice.

Skills

Strong plant knowledge

Confident leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Hands-on mindset

Education

Formal horticultural qualifications

Job description

Position: Horticultural Manager

Location: South / South East

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, long‑standing independent garden centre group with a strong reputation for quality, customer service, and horticultural standards.

The business operates добиться a small, well‑run site and is seeking a Horticultural Manager to take full responsibility for the plant area. This role is ideal for an experienced horticultural professional who enjoys a hands‑on environment and wants real ownership within a close‑knit operation.

Horticultural qualifications are a necessity for the position.

The Role

As Horticultural Manager, you will lead and develop the plant department, managing a small team of 3‑4 staff while maintaining high standards across plant quality, presentation, and customer engagement.

• Full management of the plant area, ensuring excellent standards, strong availability, and commercial performance.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a small team within a compact garden centre environment.
• Stock control, ordering, and replenishment, with careful planning around seasonality and space constraints.
• Providing knowledgeable, professional horticultural advice and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Working closely with the owners/senior management to maintain standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and operational requirements.
• Taking a practical, hands‑on approach to day‑to‑day operations.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience in a horticultural retail role such as Horticultural Manager, Plant Area Manager, or Plant Supervisor.

Formal horticultural qualifications are essential for this position.

• Strong plant knowledge and a genuine passion for horticulture.
• Confident leadership skills, suited to managing and supporting a small team.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of stock management and sales performance. الماء
• A hands‑on, proactive mindset, comfortable working in a small‑site environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends and peak seasonal trading periods.

Why Join?

Join a respected, independent garden centre group with a long and successful trading history.

Take genuine ownership of the horticultural department in a small, well‑supported centre.

Work closely with senior decision‑makers and have a real influence on standards and direction.

Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.

Friendly, close‑knit team and a stable, supportive working environment.

This is a superb opportunity for a qualified horticultural professional who enjoys autonomy, responsibility, and being truly embedded in the day‑to‑day success of a garden centre.

Apply Now

To apply, send your CV to or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.