Assistant Garden Centre Manager
Location: West Sussex
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 DOE
Hours: 40 hours/week, 1 day per weekend

About the Role

We're looking for an Assistant Manager to join a thriving independent garden centre in West Sussex.

This is a key leadership position, supporting the Garden Centre Manager and deputising in their absence. You'll oversee the Fertiliser, Feeds, Chemicals, and Houseplants departments, ensuring strong retail standards, great customer service, and smooth day to day operations.

We're open to applications from both experienced Managers looking for a new challenge and Supervisor candidates ready to take the next step in their career, but garden centre experience is necessary, or experience in a DIY retail setting at the very least.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Fertilisers, Feeds, Chemicals, and Houseplants departments, ensuring excellent product presentation and stock quality.
• Lead a small team (around 3 staff off-season, increasing to 6 during peak periods).
• Support the Garden Centre Manager with daily operations and deputise during their absence.
• Maintain high standards of merchandising, stock control, and customer experience.
• Motivate, develop, and lead your team to deliver strong sales and great service.
• Work closely with other department leads to drive overall centre performance.

What We're Looking For

• Garden Centre Experience: Essential - ideally in a supervisory or assistant management capacity.
  Experience in a DIY retail environment may also be considered.
• Leadership: A positive, approachable personality and the ability to blend well with a small, close-knit team.
• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of retail operations, stock management, and seasonal sales trends.
• Customer Focus: Friendly and proactive approach to customer service, with good product knowledge.

Perks & Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Staff discount after probation
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

What's Next?

To apply, please send your CV to leo@morepeople.co.uk
Or call 07522 237 512 for a confidential chat about the role.