Houseplant Department Manager (with Duty Manager responsibilities) at Castle Gardens

An interesting and dynamic role at an award-winning garden centre, as department manager, you’ll manage all aspects of our houseplant department, which includes buying, plant care, display creation and maintaining excellent standards of plant health, presentation, and cleanliness.

Working with our established suppliers (and sourcing new ones), you’ll help develop and evolve our beloved houseplant department and product offering.
You’ll plan seasonal ranges, promotions, create eye-catching displays, monitor sales performance, and work closely with the wider team to share knowledge and support the garden centre.

As Duty Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the site during allocated shifts, leading the team, completing task lists, handling customer queries, and opening and closing the garden centre.

Delivering great customer service is a cornerstone of our business, we really do go the extra mile for our customers, because they mean a lot to us, so in both roles an upbeat can-do attitude is needed.
Training will be provided on all aspects of the role.

About you

• Knowledge of houseplants, or a strong interest and willingness to learn
• Previous supervisory or management experience (retail or horticulture preferred)
• Confident, organised team leader with good communication skills
• Commercially aware, detail-focused, and customer-oriented
• Passionate about sustainability and reducing environmental impact
• Available to work every Saturday, and thrive in a busy retail environment

This is a full time, permanent role with an immediate start. You’ll be working 39.5 hours a week and we will offer ongoing training, a supportive working environment and staff discounts.

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to sarah@thegardensgroup.co.uk