Full job descriptionDeputy Manager | Northampton
Hours: Full-time, 50% Weekends
Salary: DOE


A well-established, family-run garden centre group are looking for a deputy manager to help with the day-to-day running of one of their sites.


Working closely with the garden centre manager, you’ll manage the plant & indoor manager while supporting a sizeable team in daily operations. No two days are the same in this fast-paced role, so if you enjoy leading people and being hands-on in a busy garden centre, keeping standards high, then this could be just the role!


The Role:
*Supporting the day-to-day running of the garden centre alongside the Manager
*Directly managing the Plant Manager and Indoor Manager
*Leading and motivating the team to deliver excellent customer service and strong commercial results
*Supporting seasonal changes and bringing creative ideas to displays and layouts
*Acting as a keyholder, including opening, closing, and operational responsibilities
*Organising workloads and supporting the team during peak trading periods
*Assisting with ordering, performance analysis, rotas, and stock
*Supporting compliance across health & safety and company procedures


About you:
*Previous experience working within a garden centre or DIY retail environment
*Some horticultural knowledge or interest is preferred
*Commercial awareness with an understanding of stock, sales, and admin
*A passion for retail and customer service
*People skills with the ability to motivate and organise a team


Benefits:
*Be part of a highly regarded and growing group
*Supportive culture with opportunities for career development
*Staff discounts across products and restaurants
*50% weekend work, providing a good work-life balance


If you’re interested in knowing more, please reach out to for a confidential chat.