Department Manager - Horti

Department Manager required to oversee the outdoor plants area for an established garden centre near Beverley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing garden centre groups as the Horticulture / Outdoor Plant Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong plant knowledge, retail experience, and a passion for creating inspiring outdoor displays. What you’ll do as a Horti Department Manager: * Lead and motivate a small team * Oversee the outdoor plant area, ensuring excellent presentation and stock care * Share your horticultural expertise with customers and colleagues * Drive sales and deliver outstanding customer service * Create engaging, commercial plant displays What you’ll bring to the role: We are looking for someone who has a passion for plants and enjoys sharing their knowledge of horticulture with staff and customers. A keen eye for detail and a flair for merchandising would be an asset in this role as you will be responsible for the layout and day to day running of the department. * Strong horticultural knowledge and love of gardening * Retail management or garden centre experience * A creative eye for merchandising * Confident people‑management skills * A proactive, customer‑focused approach What’s on offer for your experience and knowledge: * Competitive salary (DOE) * 15% staff discount * On‑site parking * 32 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing with service * Extra Day off for your Birthday * Contributory pension scheme * Subsidised restaurant meals * Career development and training opportunities * 40 hours per week over 5 days, alternate weekends If you’re passionate about plants and want to join a business that values its people, we’d love to hear from you