Assistant Garden Centre Manager

Assistant Garden Centre Manager
Location: Berkshire
Hours: 42.5/week (alternate weekends)

Are you a passionate and experienced retail manager looking to take the next step in your career?

This well-established garden centre is part of a leading group known for quality and strong progression opportunities.
They are looking for a strong Assistant Garden Centre Manager to help lead their team and support the centre in day-to-day operations.

What You\’ll Be Doing:

• Overseeing the smooth running of the centre across all departments, concessions, and the on-site restaurant.
• Supporting the Garden Centre Manager in leading a team of around 30 staff.
• Taking ownership of back-office duties such as managing KPIs, stock loss, and ensuring operational compliance.
• Playing a key role in health & safety oversight across the entire site, including catering and concession areas.
• Driving standards across customer service, stock presentation, and team performance.

What We\’re Looking For:

• Proven management experience in a retail environment; garden centre experience is a bonus but not essential.
• Strong understanding of commercial performance metrics such as stock control, loss prevention, and KPI tracking.
• Confident leader with the ability to motivate a team and uphold excellent customer service standards.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and daily challenges.
• Comfortable with a varied role spanning retail, operations, and compliance responsibilities.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a respected and growing garden centre group.
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
• Work in a supportive, knowledgeable team.
• Enjoy staff discounts, onsite parking, and other group-wide benefits.

Get in Touch!

Sound like the role for you? Send your CV today — we\’d like to hear from you as soon as possible.

For more information, contact Leo at leo@morepeople.co.uk or call 01780 480530.

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