Garden Centre Manager
Location: Leeds
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 45 Hours Per Week Including Weekends
At British Garden Centres, not only do we aim to deliver a great experience in our Centres, but we go above and beyond in creating an exceptional customer service experience too.
We are looking for a Garden Centre Manager to join our forward-thinking team. Working in the Garden Centre this is a high-volume environment with a fast turnaround.
The successful candidate should have proven managerial experience and be physically fit as this is a very hands-on role and some heavy lifting may be required.
A highly motivated hands-on individual that has a passion for exceptional retail standards, driving sales & great customer service
Must have previous Garden Centre Management experience either at centre manager or deputy manager level
Be able to motivate a team of managers and supervisors to work efficiently & effectively in order to meet deadlines.
Plant knowledge preferable.
As a Garden Centre Manager, you will manage, lead, inspire and develop an amazing team and ensuring all customers have a great in store experience.
What we Offer:
Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
Rate of pay negotiable depending on experience.
Skills required:
· Excellent customer service skills.
· Communication and team management abilities.
· Experience working in a similar role.
· Experience of managing team.
· Horticulture experience is beneficial.
Duties will include:
· Achieving operational excellence and managing the financial performance of your centre.
· Ensuring the highest standards of display, compliance and inventory control are
· maintained.
· Reporting to Regional Manager. Learning all aspects of being a manager in the Garden Centre
· From watering plants, serving customers on tills to posting on Instagram Duty
· Management, learning cash handling and weekly banking
· Booking in stock, talking to customers. Looking after plants
· Maintaining and monitoring Health & Safety in accordance with all statutory, legal and company policies
· Positivity management change, you'll lead the team through each season with care and motivation to deliver the best.
· Ability to identify training needs. You'll be effectively coaching and training at all levels.
If you would like to join our family run business and bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to: Rob Allon Regional Manager [email protected]
Applications close –Friday 17th July 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (required)
- Retail management: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
