Full job descriptionGarden Centre Manager | Surrey
Salary: DOE
Are you a Garden Centre Manager looking for a fresh challenge in the garden retail world?
Are you commercially minded, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and confident leading teams in a busy retail environment?
If so, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
About the Business
We are working with a well-respected garden centre group, known for their excellent plant ranges, quality gardening products and strong focus on customer service.
With a long history in garden retail, the business has built a loyal customer base and prides itself on offering a welcoming shopping experience, knowledgeable teams and high standards across its centres.
Why Join Them?
*Join a successful, family-owned business with a fantastic reputation in garden retail.
*Take responsibility for an established garden centre with a loyal customer base.
*Enjoy genuine opportunities for career growth and professional development.
*Be part of a supportive business that values its people and customer service.
*Benefit from employee discounts, a bonus scheme and other company benefits.
*Free on-site parking available.
Role Overview
As Garden Centre Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running and continued success of an established garden centre in Surrey, with an annual turnover of approximately £4m.
You’ll be leading a team of around 30-35 people, ensuring the centre runs smoothly, delivers excellent customer service and achieves its commercial targets.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, developing their team and looking for ways to improve the business.
The Ideal Candidate
*Strong retail management experience, ideally within a garden centre or a similar environment.
*A good understanding of plants and horticulture, whether through experience, qualifications or a genuine personal interest.
*A commercially minded manager who understands sales, costs and profitability.
*Confident leading, motivating and developing an established team.
*A hands-on approach and a willingness to get involved in all areas of the business.
*Excellent customer service skills and a focus on maintaining high retail standards.
*Organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing priorities.
*Flexible to work weekends and peak trading periods as needed.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for your next challenge in garden retail and would like to join a well-respected business, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal chat, contact Michail on or email