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General Manager | Plant Nursery

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General Manager | Plant Nursery

  • Location:

    Surrey

  • Sector:

    Horticulture

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Sarah Want

  • Job ref:

    SW12682

  • Published:

    over 3 years ago

We are working with a successful online horticulture business that is now looking for a General Manager to join their team. This would be a great opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager looking to take a step up.

About the Business

Established for over 20 years, our client is a successful commercial nursery, growing over 4,000 varieties of plants. They grow on 30 acres, in glasshouse, polytunnels and outdoor cropping. They work on various projects including for the Chelsea Flower Show and are now looking for a strategic leader to join the team.

About the Role

This is a very exciting role with a variety of responsibilities. You will have overall responsibility in ensuring that the nursery stock is grown to the highest quality. You will be liaising with members of the team to ensure everyone is working efficiently in all areas, including stock management and wastage. You will be a key link between the nursery team, the warehouse and wholesale and plant buying teams as well as customer services and other key offices.

The Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for a strong leader with experience in commercial horticulture. You will have worked within a commercial growing environment before and have strong plant knowledge. You will be responsible for overseeing many areas within the business and be confident leading and motiving the team. It will be a very hands-on, outdoors role, so you must be prepared to get stuck in when needed and support the business where required.

How to Apply

Sound interesting? Apply below! For more information please contact Sarah on 01780 480530, or sarah@morepeople.co.uk