At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily operations and lead the retail team at a garden centre in Diss.
- Company: Join a well-established garden centre group with a strong reputation in Suffolk.
- Benefits: Genuine long-term progression opportunities and a supportive leadership team.
- Other info: This position is available due to an internal promotion.
- Why this job: A hands-on role with a varied mix of retail categories including gifting and furniture.
- Qualifications: Strong retail management experience and a commercially aware approach are required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Deputy Garden Centre Manager Location: Diss, Suffolk
Salary: Competitive DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week, alternate weekends
About the Role
We're looking for a Deputy Garden Centre Manager to join a well-established garden centre in Suffolk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing group business with a strong reputation within the sector. This role would suit an experienced retail manager who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, leading from the front, and driving commercial performance within a hands-on environment. The site has a strong leisure retail offering, including gifting, furniture and seasonal categories, creating a varied and engaging retail environment.
Why This Role Is a Great Fit
- Opportunity to join a stable and growing garden centre group.
- A varied, hands-on retail leadership role.
- Strong mix of retail categories including gifting, furniture and seasonal lines.
- Work alongside an experienced leadership team within a supportive business structure.
- Genuine long-term progression opportunities for strong performers.
This role is available due to an internal promotion, highlighting the development and progression opportunities available within the business for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day running of the garden centre.
- Lead, motivate and organise the wider retail team.
- Drive high standards across customer service, operations and merchandising.
- Support the commercial performance of the centre through strong retail awareness.
- Maintain a hands-on presence across the operation and support the team where needed.
What We're Looking For
- Strong retail management experience.
- A commercially aware approach with the ability to drive performance.
- A confident people manager who can lead and develop a team effectively.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment.
- Garden centre or DIY retail experience would be highly beneficial.
Garden centre experience would be ideal, but strong retail managers from similar environments will also be considered.
Assistant Garden Centre Manager in Diss employer: Morepeople 01780
Located in Diss, Suffolk, this garden centre offers a competitive salary and a stable work environment. The team is experienced and supportive, providing genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
