Plant Centre Manager: Horticulture & Retail Lead

Derby College Group

West Hallam

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary £29,165 per annum
34 days holiday
LGPS pension with 19.9% employer
Discounts for nursery & services
TOTUM discount card
Tastecard
Rail discount
SENSI onsite salon discount
Eye tests with Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Derby College Group is seeking an enthusiastic Plant Centre Lead to support the day-to-day operation of our Plant Centre at Broomfield Hall. This role combines commercial management with horticultural expertise, ensuring the Plant Centre operates as a successful retail enterprise while providing an outstanding learning environment for students.

You will oversee plant production, retail operations, stock management and customer experience, while supporting learners to develop industry-relevant

Qualifications

  • Experience in a plant nursery, garden centre or similar commercial environment.
  • A Level 3 vocational qualification and Level 2 English and Maths.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee plant production, retail operations, stock management and customer experience.
  • Support learners to develop industry-relevant horticultural skills.
  • Lead the Plant Centre to drive income generation and sustainability.
  • Balance commercial success with educational impact and community engagement.

Skills

Plant knowledge
Customer service
Stock management
Merchandising
Team supervision
Communication
IT systems
Social media

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification
Level 2 English and Maths
Full UK driving licence

Tools

IT systems
Social media

Job description

Derby College Group is seeking an enthusiastic Plant Centre Lead to support the day-to-day operation of our Plant Centre at Broomfield Hall. This role combines commercial management with horticultural expertise, ensuring the Plant Centre operates as a successful retail enterprise while providing an outstanding learning environment for students.

You will oversee plant production, retail operations, stock management and customer experience, while supporting learners to develop industry-relevant

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