Gardening Department Supervisor | Tunbridge Wells
Salary: DOE

We're working with a highly regarded garden centre group who are looking for a Gardening Department Supervisor to support the day-to-day running of their Gardening department. This is a business where presentation, availability, and customer experience genuinely matter. Added to that, you'll benefit from an excellent work-life balance, with alternate weekends and no evening work.

About the business

Our client operates a network of well-established, high-quality garden centres and is known for strong ranges, knowledgeable teams, and consistently high retail standards. They focus on creating engaging, well-merchandised environments that inspire customers. It's also a business that values its people, offering development opportunities for those who want to progress.

About the role

As Gardening Department Supervisor, you'll play a key role in maintaining the look, feel, and commercial performance of the department, working closely with the Department Manager to deliver strong results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and supervising the department team to deliver excellent customer service
• Assisting with stock control, replenishment, and seasonal changes
• Helping to deliver sales targets and departmental KPIs
• Maintaining high standards of merchandising, presentation, and housekeeping
• Providing knowledgeable product advice and promoting best practice on the shop floor
• Supporting wider garden centre operations as required

The ideal candidate

• Previous retail supervisory or team leader experience, ideally within garden retail or DIY
• A hands-on, approachable leadership style with confidence supervising colleagues
• Good commercial awareness and an eye for retail standards
• A genuine passion for customer service
• Product knowledge of gardening sundries, composts, fertilisers, or related categories is desirable but not essential

How to apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, contact Elleanna at elleanna@morepeople.co.uk or call 01780 480530.