Horticultural Manager (Garden Centre)
Location: Blackpool
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hours: Full-time, including alternate weekend working

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established retail garden centre environment as a Horticultural Manager, taking responsibility for the plant area and supporting wider store operations. The role offers scope for progression into broader management responsibilities over time.

What you'll be doing:

As Horticultural Manager, you will take ownership of the plant area, ensuring high standards of presentation, customer service, and commercial performance. You will play a key role in day-to-day retail operations, with regular responsibility for covering wider store management duties when required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing the plant area to maintain strong retail standards and an excellent customer experience
• Leading, supporting, and motivating a small team within the department
• Taking responsibility for stock control, ordering, and replenishment
• Providing practical horticultural advice and guidance to customers
• Covering general store management duties on a regular basis
• Working closely with senior management to support operational delivery and improvements
• Maintaining compliance with health, safety, and store procedures

What they're looking for:

• Experience in a plant area, garden centre, or strong retail management background with horticultural knowledge
• A practical, hands-on approach with strong organisational skills
• Confident leadership ability with a focus on team development and motivation
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high retail standards
• Good commercial awareness and customer service focus
• Flexibility to support wider store operations and work weekends as required

Why join?

• Opportunity to take ownership of a key department within a respected retail environment
• A varied role combining horticulture, retail management, and operational support
• Clear potential for progression into more senior management responsibilities
• Supportive working culture with a focus on development and improvement
• A chance to make a visible impact in a developing site

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.