Department Manager - Horti in Beccles, Suffolk

Department Manager required to oversee the outdoor plants area for an established garden centre near Beccles.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing garden centre groups as the Horticulture / Outdoor Plant department Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong plant knowledge, retail experience, and a passion for creating inspiring outdoor displays.

What you’ll do as a Horti Department Manager:

• Lead and motivate a small team
• Oversee the outdoor plant area, ensuring excellent presentation and stock care
• Share your horticultural expertise with customers and colleagues
• Drive sales and deliver outstanding customer service
• Create engaging, commercial plant displays

What you’ll bring to the role:

We are looking for someone who has a passion for plants and enjoys sharing their knowledge of horticulture with staff and customers. A keen eye for detail and a flair for merchandising would be an asset in this role as you will be responsible for the layout and day to day running of the department.

• Strong horticultural knowledge and love of gardening
• Retail management or garden centre experience
• A creative eye for merchandising
• Confident people‑management skills
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach

What’s on offer for your experience and knowledge:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 15% staff discount
• On‑site parking
• 32 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing with service
• Extra Day off for your Birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Subsidised restaurant meals
• Career development and training opportunities
• 40 hours per week over 5 days, alternate weekends

If you’re passionate about plants or gardening and want to join a business that values its people, we’d love to hear from you.