Plant Centre Lead

Derby College Group; Brighton; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Derby College Group is seeking a Plant Centre Lead to balance commercial success with educational impact. You will oversee plant production, retail operations, stock management and customer experience while supporting learners to develop industry-relevant horticultural skills.

With guided hours but essential flexibility, you will drive income generation, promote sustainability and help ensure the Plant Centre grows as a successful business and outstanding learning environment.

Formación

• Must hold a Level 3 vocational qualification in horticulture.
• Level 2 English and Maths essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee plant production, retail operations and stock management.
• Enhance customer experience and service quality.
• Support learners and staff, supervise others.
• Drive income generation and promote sustainability.
• Coordinate merchandising and centre growth.

Conocimientos

Stock management

Customer service

Merchandising

Supervising others

IT systems

Social media

Communication skills

Educación

Level 3 horticulture qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

Full UK driving licence

Herramientas

IT systems

Retail software

Descripción del empleo

This is an exciting opportunity to take lead of a thriving Plant Centre, balancing commercial success with educational impact. You will oversee plant production, retail operations, stock management and customer experience, while supporting learners to develop industry-relevant horticultural skills. Working closely with staff, students and the wider community, you will drive income generation, promote sustainability, and help ensure the Plant Centre continues to grow as both a successful business and an outstanding learning environment.

Whilst guided working hours are in place, flexibility is essential, as the needs of the plants and business must always be prioritised.

You’ll be an experienced horticultural professional with strong plant knowledge and a background in a plant nursery, garden centre or similar commercial environment. Passionate about customer service, you’ll be organised, proactive and commercially aware, with experience of stock management, merchandising and supervising others. You’ll have excellent communication skills, be confident using IT systems and social media, and enjoy working with students, staff and customers. A Level 3 vocational qualification, Level 2 English and Maths, and a full UK driving licence are essential.