Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
A garden centre retailer is seeking a Horticulture Manager to oversee horticulture department operations in Bury St Edmunds, maximizing sales and enhancing customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have horticultural expertise and retail management experience, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while motivating their team. The role offers generous discounts, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
A garden centre retailer is seeking a Horticulture Manager to oversee horticulture department operations in Bury St Edmunds, maximizing sales and enhancing customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have horticultural expertise and retail management experience, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while motivating their team. The role offers generous discounts, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Our Horticulture Managers play an essential role in delivering customer experience across our stores - driving sales, promoting customer loyalty, providing excellent plant advice and maintaining department standards, whilst working alongside the general manager to set a standard within our flagship department. Responsibilities Oversee the horticulture department operations to maximise profitable sales and growth, whilst creating a unique customer focused environment Providing expert advice and guidance in relation to plant care, maintenance and core gardening products Sparking your team's passion for delivering the best in-store experience possible by creating a brilliant customer journey and experience Working closely with our central support teams, maintaining excellent communication to improve our business Ensuring all health & safety regulations are carried out across the store, whilst caring for employee and customer welfare As a member of the senior management team, you will also have duty manager responsibilities including key holder duties Who we are looking for You'll bring horticultural expertise with experience of retail management Commercial awareness and understanding of budgets, profitability from driving sales and improved ways of working Ability to identify training needs. You'll be effectively coaching and training all levels ensuring our teams are delivering a first-class customer experience and safe centre environment Adaptability. You'll act quickly and enthusiastically to changing priorities, workload and new regulations or requirements Positively managing change, you'll lead the team through each season with care and motivation to deliver the best Can demonstrate our values at all times - we're one team, getting better everyday. We bring a smile. We live and breathe gardens. We make it work for our customers. What we offer Generous annual leave entitlement. Use your holidays when you want with limited statutory days off required Treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls Access to Stream - support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for the future and financial advice Access to Retail Trust - seek confidential support, access to a virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform Access to Dobbies Academy - continue your development with our eLearning platform and development programmes Thriving culture; the Dobbies team are passionate, diverse and committed to making it work for our customers About us At Dobbies, we're proud to have a history dating back to 1865. We were founded by James Dobbie and are the only garden centre retailer to have stores in every nation across the UK. Our passion and joy for gardens and plants is what makes us special. In our stores, we showcase this through own brand and branded products, concession partners and services. We champion garden living all-year-round. Many of our stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, where customers can enjoy refreshments or meals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We offer a calendar of events and experiences that bring people and communities together, and we have a national charity partner that both our colleagues and customers raise money for. We're committed to being a great place to work. We're one team and we encourage our colleagues to be the best version of themselves, every day; to share their wins and celebrate success. Together, we make it work for our customers.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Our Horticulture Managers play an essential role in delivering customer experience across our stores - driving sales, promoting customer loyalty, providing excellent plant advice and maintaining department standards, whilst working alongside the general manager to set a standard within our flagship department. Responsibilities Oversee the horticulture department operations to maximise profitable sales and growth, whilst creating a unique customer focused environment Providing expert advice and guidance in relation to plant care, maintenance and core gardening products Sparking your team's passion for delivering the best in-store experience possible by creating a brilliant customer journey and experience Working closely with our central support teams, maintaining excellent communication to improve our business Ensuring all health & safety regulations are carried out across the store, whilst caring for employee and customer welfare As a member of the senior management team, you will also have duty manager responsibilities including key holder duties Who we are looking for You'll bring horticultural expertise with experience of retail management Commercial awareness and understanding of budgets, profitability from driving sales and improved ways of working Ability to identify training needs. You'll be effectively coaching and training all levels ensuring our teams are delivering a first-class customer experience and safe centre environment Adaptability. You'll act quickly and enthusiastically to changing priorities, workload and new regulations or requirements Positively managing change, you'll lead the team through each season with care and motivation to deliver the best Can demonstrate our values at all times - we're one team, getting better everyday. We bring a smile. We live and breathe gardens. We make it work for our customers. What we offer Generous annual leave entitlement. Use your holidays when you want with limited statutory days off required Treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls Access to Stream - support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for the future and financial advice Access to Retail Trust - seek confidential support, access to a virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform Access to Dobbies Academy - continue your development with our eLearning platform and development programmes Thriving culture; the Dobbies team are passionate, diverse and committed to making it work for our customers About us At Dobbies, we're proud to have a history dating back to 1865. We were founded by James Dobbie and are the only garden centre retailer to have stores in every nation across the UK. Our passion and joy for gardens and plants is what makes us special. In our stores, we showcase this through own brand and branded products, concession partners and services. We champion garden living all-year-round. Many of our stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, where customers can enjoy refreshments or meals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We offer a calendar of events and experiences that bring people and communities together, and we have a national charity partner that both our colleagues and customers raise money for. We're committed to being a great place to work. We're one team and we encourage our colleagues to be the best version of themselves, every day; to share their wins and celebrate success. Together, we make it work for our customers.
Horticultural Manager Garden Centre Essex Salary: DOE Are you an experienced Plant Area Manager/Horticultural Manager with experience in a garden centre setting? Are you looking for a fresh challenge? This thriving garden centre is looking for a passionate Horticultural Manager to lead a busy plant department with huge potential. What You'll Do Lead and inspire the plant team Deliver exceptional customer service Buy exciting plants Keep the department looking fantastic Drive sales, set & manage budgets, and reduce wastage Oversee plant husbandry-watering, quality, pests & diseases Ensure smooth day-to-day operations What You'll Bring Strong plant knowledge (indoor & outdoor) Retail management experience, ideally in a garden centre Confident leadership and communication skills Great merchandising, planning & organisation A proactive, hands-on, "can-do" attitude Why It's Great Real influence in a respected, family-run business True opportunity to be commercial and entrepreneurial Autonomy to shape the plant offering Supportive management team A role full of variety, creativity, and growth How to Apply If you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills and passion for gardening to a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply below or reach out to Michail at (url removed) or at (phone number removed).
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Horticultural Manager Garden Centre Essex Salary: DOE Are you an experienced Plant Area Manager/Horticultural Manager with experience in a garden centre setting? Are you looking for a fresh challenge? This thriving garden centre is looking for a passionate Horticultural Manager to lead a busy plant department with huge potential. What You'll Do Lead and inspire the plant team Deliver exceptional customer service Buy exciting plants Keep the department looking fantastic Drive sales, set & manage budgets, and reduce wastage Oversee plant husbandry-watering, quality, pests & diseases Ensure smooth day-to-day operations What You'll Bring Strong plant knowledge (indoor & outdoor) Retail management experience, ideally in a garden centre Confident leadership and communication skills Great merchandising, planning & organisation A proactive, hands-on, "can-do" attitude Why It's Great Real influence in a respected, family-run business True opportunity to be commercial and entrepreneurial Autonomy to shape the plant offering Supportive management team A role full of variety, creativity, and growth How to Apply If you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills and passion for gardening to a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply below or reach out to Michail at (url removed) or at (phone number removed).
What Will I Be Doing? As a Trainee Buyer you will be supporting the purchasing team in sourcing and procuring plants and associated materials that meet the company's quality, cost, and sustainability standards. This role provides hands-on training and development in all aspects of the buying process, from supplier liaison and stock management to market research and product selection. What Will My Responsibilities Be? Assist in the sourcing and purchasing of plants, growing media, tools, packaging, and other associated materials. Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm pricing, and ensure timely delivery of goods. Assist with purchase negotiations to ensure keenest price and best payment terms are achieved, and where appropriate retrospective rebate opportunities are secured. Build lasting supplier relationships, communicating on a regular basis. Support in maintaining accurate purchasing records, order documentation, and supplier databases. Monitor stock levels and assist in forecasting requirements based on seasonal demand and business needs. Help evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement or cost savings. Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, products, and trends within the horticultural industry. Work closely with the operations, production, and sales teams to ensure purchasing aligns with business priorities. Ensure wastage/supplier claims for assigned suppliers are being followed through and credits are coming in. Be aware of surplus and shortages of products, liaising with suppliers and Sales Teams to minimise wastage and overstocks. Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team, including preparing reports and data entry. Visit trade shows as agreed with line manager and identify potential new sectors/product lines. What Do I Need? To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience: The ideal candidate knows how to select products that meet high horticultural standards and suit both consumer and commercial clients. Able to apply clear, structured criteria when evaluating suppliers and product samples, from plants to tools and garden accessories, to ensure they meet agreed standards. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, maintaining accuracy across purchase orders, delivery schedules, and product specifications to keep operations seamless. Committed to partnering with suppliers who uphold sustainable and ethical practices in sourcing, packaging, and labour. Builds trust through open and transparent communication with suppliers and internal teams about pricing, availability, and challenges. Ensures all procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations, maintaining high ethical and legal standards. Brings genuine enthusiasm for horticulture, garden trends, and innovations that enhance the customer experience. Proactively seeks out new suppliers and product opportunities that align with customer needs and company values, contributing to a dynamic and inspiring product range. About the Client Our client is a leading horticultural and garden business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer care. With a diverse portfolio of trusted brands, they serve both consumer and trade markets, offering everything from plants and seeds to garden tools, accessories, and outdoor living products. What's Next? For an informal chat, please call me, Rae on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) or send me a message on LinkedIn. RG20710
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
What Will I Be Doing? As a Trainee Buyer you will be supporting the purchasing team in sourcing and procuring plants and associated materials that meet the company's quality, cost, and sustainability standards. This role provides hands-on training and development in all aspects of the buying process, from supplier liaison and stock management to market research and product selection. What Will My Responsibilities Be? Assist in the sourcing and purchasing of plants, growing media, tools, packaging, and other associated materials. Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm pricing, and ensure timely delivery of goods. Assist with purchase negotiations to ensure keenest price and best payment terms are achieved, and where appropriate retrospective rebate opportunities are secured. Build lasting supplier relationships, communicating on a regular basis. Support in maintaining accurate purchasing records, order documentation, and supplier databases. Monitor stock levels and assist in forecasting requirements based on seasonal demand and business needs. Help evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement or cost savings. Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, products, and trends within the horticultural industry. Work closely with the operations, production, and sales teams to ensure purchasing aligns with business priorities. Ensure wastage/supplier claims for assigned suppliers are being followed through and credits are coming in. Be aware of surplus and shortages of products, liaising with suppliers and Sales Teams to minimise wastage and overstocks. Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team, including preparing reports and data entry. Visit trade shows as agreed with line manager and identify potential new sectors/product lines. What Do I Need? To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience: The ideal candidate knows how to select products that meet high horticultural standards and suit both consumer and commercial clients. Able to apply clear, structured criteria when evaluating suppliers and product samples, from plants to tools and garden accessories, to ensure they meet agreed standards. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, maintaining accuracy across purchase orders, delivery schedules, and product specifications to keep operations seamless. Committed to partnering with suppliers who uphold sustainable and ethical practices in sourcing, packaging, and labour. Builds trust through open and transparent communication with suppliers and internal teams about pricing, availability, and challenges. Ensures all procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations, maintaining high ethical and legal standards. Brings genuine enthusiasm for horticulture, garden trends, and innovations that enhance the customer experience. Proactively seeks out new suppliers and product opportunities that align with customer needs and company values, contributing to a dynamic and inspiring product range. About the Client Our client is a leading horticultural and garden business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer care. With a diverse portfolio of trusted brands, they serve both consumer and trade markets, offering everything from plants and seeds to garden tools, accessories, and outdoor living products. What's Next? For an informal chat, please call me, Rae on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) or send me a message on LinkedIn. RG20710
Plant Area Manager Dorset Salary: DOE Are you an experienced Plant Area professional looking for the next step in your career? Or a retail manager with strong professional horticultural knowledge ready to move into a more specialist, hands-on environment? If you know you're capable of more but haven't been given the opportunity to show it, this could be the role that changes that. What Will I Be Doing? This isn't your standard Plant Area Manager role-no two days are the same. You will help lead the outdoor plant area, taking responsibility for: Planning, supervising, and supporting the team in the daily running of the plant area Ensuring stock is well-presented, correctly priced, and replenished efficiently Creating engaging, commercial displays that drive sales and enhance customer experience Maintaining high horticultural and visual merchandising standards This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys a blend of horticulture, retail operations, and team leadership. Who Will I Be Working For? A close-knit, family-run garden centre group known for their outstanding reputation and high-quality stock. They pride themselves on employee development and have grown through investing in their people and continuously improving every area of the business. If you're looking for a supportive environment where your ideas matter and your progression is taken seriously, you'll feel right at home. About You Experience working as a manager in a plant area within a garden centre OR retail management experience combined with strong horticultural knowledge in a professional environment A passion for plants, customer service, and commercial standards The drive to take on more responsibility and develop your career How to Apply If you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills and passion for gardening to a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply below or reach out to Michail at or at . JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Plant Area Manager Dorset Salary: DOE Are you an experienced Plant Area professional looking for the next step in your career? Or a retail manager with strong professional horticultural knowledge ready to move into a more specialist, hands-on environment? If you know you're capable of more but haven't been given the opportunity to show it, this could be the role that changes that. What Will I Be Doing? This isn't your standard Plant Area Manager role-no two days are the same. You will help lead the outdoor plant area, taking responsibility for: Planning, supervising, and supporting the team in the daily running of the plant area Ensuring stock is well-presented, correctly priced, and replenished efficiently Creating engaging, commercial displays that drive sales and enhance customer experience Maintaining high horticultural and visual merchandising standards This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys a blend of horticulture, retail operations, and team leadership. Who Will I Be Working For? A close-knit, family-run garden centre group known for their outstanding reputation and high-quality stock. They pride themselves on employee development and have grown through investing in their people and continuously improving every area of the business. If you're looking for a supportive environment where your ideas matter and your progression is taken seriously, you'll feel right at home. About You Experience working as a manager in a plant area within a garden centre OR retail management experience combined with strong horticultural knowledge in a professional environment A passion for plants, customer service, and commercial standards The drive to take on more responsibility and develop your career How to Apply If you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills and passion for gardening to a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply below or reach out to Michail at or at . JBRP1_UKTJ
Hi, we're Bloom & Wild. We don't just send flowers. We help our customers to care wildly. Caring wildly is celebrating the little things we all do for each other every day. Not just the big occasions. It's being there for the highs. Stepping up for the lows. We care wildly about people and our planet. Which is why we're so proud to be a certified B Corp - committed to making long-term positive change for our community, and the world around us. Founded in 2013, our mission back then was to make sending and receiving flowers the joy that it should be, by harnessing technology, brand and letterbox delivery. We announced £75 million Series D funding in 2021 and that same year acquired bloomon in The Netherlands and Bergamotte in France. Together, we've fulfilled and delivered over 20 million orders (and counting!), making us the largest direct to consumer flower business in Europe. Now home to a family of 3 beautiful brands, we're driven by our vision to create the destination for making life a little more thoughtful and beautiful. And we won't stop at flowers and plants. Starting with the Bloom & Wild brand, we're expanding our gifting offering to other categories like cakes, candles and cocktails. This is all part of our ambition to build Europe's direct to consumer gifting destination. ️ The Procurement & Wild Group The Procurement team is made up of 2 distinct functions, Operational Stock Planning and Strategic Procurement. This team sits separately from our flowers buying function and procures all non flower gifting items as well as packaging and other consumables for bouquet production and fulfilment. This is a new role that sits within the Strategic Procurement function and reports directly into the Head of Procurement & Inventory. You'll be joining a team focused on building for the future. We are actively developing the strategic roadmaps, scalable systems, and supplier partnerships that will support our non-horticultural gifting growth - the fastest growing part of Bloom & Wild UK. This is a fantastic environment for someone who wants to help shape a function, solve interesting challenges, and see their work directly contribute to the company's success. We care wildly about driving value and enabling the business to succeed. Our work is focused on delivering cost savings, increasing revenue through successful range expansion and perfect availability, and improving supplier performance. ️ What you'll be doing: Develop and deliver the strategic procurement roadmap for our non-horticultural gifting categories (e.g Food/drink, Candles, Cosmetics) owning the plan to hit both cost saving and range expansion goals. Drive our margin ambitions by leading negotiations to deliver significant, measurable cost savings without sacrificing quality. Act as the key commercial partner to our Range team, helping them select the best products by providing market assessments and supplier benchmarks. Source exciting new products & suppliers to scale our range, including owning the development of our Bloom & Wild branded products with a focus on baked goods and confectionary. Own and develop our key supplier relationships, setting the tone for long term strategic partnerships and managing their holistic performance. Negotiate, implement, and manage comprehensive commercial and operational contracts. You'll love this role if you 5+ years experience in a procurement, buying or product development role, with a strong track record of delivering cost savings and improving margins. Retail buying experience preferable. Experience within the food product development, specifically baked goods or confectionary advantageous. A strong relationship builder - You excel at developing supplier partnerships and have experience managing the full contract lifecycle, from drafting to performance management. A curious mindset - You're adept at conducting market assessments and competitor benchmarking to find new opportunities and negotiating leverage. Outcome driven - you're enthusiastic, passionate and keen to deliver impactful results. Proactive - you take responsibility and initiative to get things done, are willing to roll up your sleeves get stuck in. A data driven decision maker - you love to understand the data and derive insights. Commercially focused - you're motivated by achieving financial targets and love connecting your work directly to margin improvement and cost savings. These are some of the skills and experience we think will enable success in this role, but please don't worry if you are missing some of these. We're committed to building a team made up of different strengths, skills and experiences, so if you're excited about our values, passionate about what you do and would like to join us in doing things more thoughtfully, we'd love to hear from you. & Wild We know that we learn through our differences, and building a diverse team has always been central to creating the best experience for our customers. We value all backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences, and encourage everyone to share their opinions openly within our caring and inclusive team. Our champions community actively advances our culture of inclusion and belonging, which is organised around 8 pillars of diversity. These cross business networks offer additional opportunities for connection, education, support and celebration, and ensure that inclusivity continues to be embedded in our ways of working. Our ways of working We really believe in the power of connection. For us that looks different depending on the team you work in. Some of our teams work together in person every day, whereas others may connect in person every quarter. We also believe in flexibility that supports you, the work you do, and your team. How much you work from home and from our office depends on a balance of those needs, and you'll agree this with your manager. Whether it's through a shared project, a learning and development opportunity, or an afterwork social - we trust our teams to make the right decisions (for them and us) about where and how they work each day. We're big on collaboration, empathy, knowledge sharing and growth, and our values drive our priorities every day: Lead change for good: we have the guts to try new things and step up to do what matters most Think deeply, act swiftly we make sure there's thoughtful rationale behind our approach and always act swiftly to implement ideas Care wildly: we pour care and creativity into everything we do and pay attention to the things that make a difference Stay open, be curious: we're open about what we're doing and why, and we welcome challenges from each other Work that works for you To care wildly for our customers, firstly we care wildly for our teams. We work hard to craft a culture of thoughtfulness and care, where there is a strong sense of inclusion and belonging, enabling all of our people to thrive and be successful each day. Our perks and benefits include: Flexible working & work from abroad 25 days holiday + your birthday + flexible bank holidays, & option to buy additional holiday each year 1 Volunteering day each year Enhanced family leave and a workplace nursery scheme A flexible training framework for every stage of your career Irresistible discounts on our products, blooms & subscriptions! Share in our success with a choice to take equity options from day 1 For more information on our perks & benefits, please see Getting hired We know that job searching can be daunting, and we want to do everything we can to ensure that your experience with us is a good one. Interviewing is a 2-way process, and we're keen to answer all of the questions you have, so that you can be sure (and excited!) that we're the right move for you. We believe in leading change for good, so if there's anything that we can do to help you flourish throughout your application process with us, or if you have any feedback, please share this with us anonymously here so we can use this to improve your experience. &Wild
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Hi, we're Bloom & Wild. We don't just send flowers. We help our customers to care wildly. Caring wildly is celebrating the little things we all do for each other every day. Not just the big occasions. It's being there for the highs. Stepping up for the lows. We care wildly about people and our planet. Which is why we're so proud to be a certified B Corp - committed to making long-term positive change for our community, and the world around us. Founded in 2013, our mission back then was to make sending and receiving flowers the joy that it should be, by harnessing technology, brand and letterbox delivery. We announced £75 million Series D funding in 2021 and that same year acquired bloomon in The Netherlands and Bergamotte in France. Together, we've fulfilled and delivered over 20 million orders (and counting!), making us the largest direct to consumer flower business in Europe. Now home to a family of 3 beautiful brands, we're driven by our vision to create the destination for making life a little more thoughtful and beautiful. And we won't stop at flowers and plants. Starting with the Bloom & Wild brand, we're expanding our gifting offering to other categories like cakes, candles and cocktails. This is all part of our ambition to build Europe's direct to consumer gifting destination. ️ The Procurement & Wild Group The Procurement team is made up of 2 distinct functions, Operational Stock Planning and Strategic Procurement. This team sits separately from our flowers buying function and procures all non flower gifting items as well as packaging and other consumables for bouquet production and fulfilment. This is a new role that sits within the Strategic Procurement function and reports directly into the Head of Procurement & Inventory. You'll be joining a team focused on building for the future. We are actively developing the strategic roadmaps, scalable systems, and supplier partnerships that will support our non-horticultural gifting growth - the fastest growing part of Bloom & Wild UK. This is a fantastic environment for someone who wants to help shape a function, solve interesting challenges, and see their work directly contribute to the company's success. We care wildly about driving value and enabling the business to succeed. Our work is focused on delivering cost savings, increasing revenue through successful range expansion and perfect availability, and improving supplier performance. ️ What you'll be doing: Develop and deliver the strategic procurement roadmap for our non-horticultural gifting categories (e.g Food/drink, Candles, Cosmetics) owning the plan to hit both cost saving and range expansion goals. Drive our margin ambitions by leading negotiations to deliver significant, measurable cost savings without sacrificing quality. Act as the key commercial partner to our Range team, helping them select the best products by providing market assessments and supplier benchmarks. Source exciting new products & suppliers to scale our range, including owning the development of our Bloom & Wild branded products with a focus on baked goods and confectionary. Own and develop our key supplier relationships, setting the tone for long term strategic partnerships and managing their holistic performance. Negotiate, implement, and manage comprehensive commercial and operational contracts. You'll love this role if you 5+ years experience in a procurement, buying or product development role, with a strong track record of delivering cost savings and improving margins. Retail buying experience preferable. Experience within the food product development, specifically baked goods or confectionary advantageous. A strong relationship builder - You excel at developing supplier partnerships and have experience managing the full contract lifecycle, from drafting to performance management. A curious mindset - You're adept at conducting market assessments and competitor benchmarking to find new opportunities and negotiating leverage. Outcome driven - you're enthusiastic, passionate and keen to deliver impactful results. Proactive - you take responsibility and initiative to get things done, are willing to roll up your sleeves get stuck in. A data driven decision maker - you love to understand the data and derive insights. Commercially focused - you're motivated by achieving financial targets and love connecting your work directly to margin improvement and cost savings. These are some of the skills and experience we think will enable success in this role, but please don't worry if you are missing some of these. We're committed to building a team made up of different strengths, skills and experiences, so if you're excited about our values, passionate about what you do and would like to join us in doing things more thoughtfully, we'd love to hear from you. & Wild We know that we learn through our differences, and building a diverse team has always been central to creating the best experience for our customers. We value all backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences, and encourage everyone to share their opinions openly within our caring and inclusive team. Our champions community actively advances our culture of inclusion and belonging, which is organised around 8 pillars of diversity. These cross business networks offer additional opportunities for connection, education, support and celebration, and ensure that inclusivity continues to be embedded in our ways of working. Our ways of working We really believe in the power of connection. For us that looks different depending on the team you work in. Some of our teams work together in person every day, whereas others may connect in person every quarter. We also believe in flexibility that supports you, the work you do, and your team. How much you work from home and from our office depends on a balance of those needs, and you'll agree this with your manager. Whether it's through a shared project, a learning and development opportunity, or an afterwork social - we trust our teams to make the right decisions (for them and us) about where and how they work each day. We're big on collaboration, empathy, knowledge sharing and growth, and our values drive our priorities every day: Lead change for good: we have the guts to try new things and step up to do what matters most Think deeply, act swiftly we make sure there's thoughtful rationale behind our approach and always act swiftly to implement ideas Care wildly: we pour care and creativity into everything we do and pay attention to the things that make a difference Stay open, be curious: we're open about what we're doing and why, and we welcome challenges from each other Work that works for you To care wildly for our customers, firstly we care wildly for our teams. We work hard to craft a culture of thoughtfulness and care, where there is a strong sense of inclusion and belonging, enabling all of our people to thrive and be successful each day. Our perks and benefits include: Flexible working & work from abroad 25 days holiday + your birthday + flexible bank holidays, & option to buy additional holiday each year 1 Volunteering day each year Enhanced family leave and a workplace nursery scheme A flexible training framework for every stage of your career Irresistible discounts on our products, blooms & subscriptions! Share in our success with a choice to take equity options from day 1 For more information on our perks & benefits, please see Getting hired We know that job searching can be daunting, and we want to do everything we can to ensure that your experience with us is a good one. Interviewing is a 2-way process, and we're keen to answer all of the questions you have, so that you can be sure (and excited!) that we're the right move for you. We believe in leading change for good, so if there's anything that we can do to help you flourish throughout your application process with us, or if you have any feedback, please share this with us anonymously here so we can use this to improve your experience. &Wild
Plant Area Manager Hours: 40 hours/week (Alternate weekends) Location: Worcester This is a fantastic chance to join a top garden centre group in a centre renowned for its plant offering. The site has a unique charm - almost boutique - where quality, presentation, and care are everything. It's a tight-knit operation, very hands-on, and a real labour-of-love project, making this role perfect for someone who's passionate about their plants and a strong retail manager. Your Role: Take responsibility for hardy, seasonal and house plants, ensuring high standards and consistent presentation throughout Manage ordering, allocations, volumes, and commercial decisions to maximise sales and minimise wastage Lead a team of around five staff (more in peak), motivating and directing them to deliver exceptional results Work closely with the Centre Manager and deputise when required, supporting wider site operations Make strong, data-backed commercial decisions using your plant knowledge and retail experience Maintain an engaging, well-stocked, plant-heavy environment despite a limited indoor footprint What We're Looking For: Garden centre experience, specifically within plant area manager experience Strong horticultural knowledge across all plant categories IT literate, especially in Excel A confident, hands-on leadership style that gets the best out of a small team Commercially minded, with the ability to analyse performance and drive improvements Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary - open to push the mark for outstanding candidates Guaranteed year-on-year pay rises - how much it rises depends on your performance. Join a respected and expanding garden centre group A unique, plant-led environment with a boutique feel Staff discount, onsite parking, and wider company benefits Apply Now If this sounds like the perfect next step, we'd love to hear from you! Contact Leo at or call . JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Plant Area Manager Hours: 40 hours/week (Alternate weekends) Location: Worcester This is a fantastic chance to join a top garden centre group in a centre renowned for its plant offering. The site has a unique charm - almost boutique - where quality, presentation, and care are everything. It's a tight-knit operation, very hands-on, and a real labour-of-love project, making this role perfect for someone who's passionate about their plants and a strong retail manager. Your Role: Take responsibility for hardy, seasonal and house plants, ensuring high standards and consistent presentation throughout Manage ordering, allocations, volumes, and commercial decisions to maximise sales and minimise wastage Lead a team of around five staff (more in peak), motivating and directing them to deliver exceptional results Work closely with the Centre Manager and deputise when required, supporting wider site operations Make strong, data-backed commercial decisions using your plant knowledge and retail experience Maintain an engaging, well-stocked, plant-heavy environment despite a limited indoor footprint What We're Looking For: Garden centre experience, specifically within plant area manager experience Strong horticultural knowledge across all plant categories IT literate, especially in Excel A confident, hands-on leadership style that gets the best out of a small team Commercially minded, with the ability to analyse performance and drive improvements Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary - open to push the mark for outstanding candidates Guaranteed year-on-year pay rises - how much it rises depends on your performance. Join a respected and expanding garden centre group A unique, plant-led environment with a boutique feel Staff discount, onsite parking, and wider company benefits Apply Now If this sounds like the perfect next step, we'd love to hear from you! Contact Leo at or call . JBRP1_UKTJ
Plant Area Manager Dorset Salary: DOE Are you an experienced Plant Area professional looking for the next step in your career? Or a retail manager with strong professional horticultural knowledge ready to move into a more specialist, hands-on environment? If you know you're capable of more but haven't been given the opportunity to show it, this could be the role that changes that. What Will I Be D
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Plant Area Manager Dorset Salary: DOE Are you an experienced Plant Area professional looking for the next step in your career? Or a retail manager with strong professional horticultural knowledge ready to move into a more specialist, hands-on environment? If you know you're capable of more but haven't been given the opportunity to show it, this could be the role that changes that. What Will I Be D
Seasonal Plant Area Manager Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Working Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: Highly competitive + Relocation Support + potential initial 3 months' rent paid + Paid return flights to the UK once per year Join one of the UK's largest and most successful garden centre groups in their flagship centre. As the Seasonal Plant Manager, you'll take full ownership of a high-profile department, combining your horticultural expertise with creative retail flair to deliver an exceptional shopping experience and drive commercial success. This is your chance to shape a department that sets the standard for the brand, while enjoying the unique lifestyle of island living - golden beaches, fresh sea air, and beautiful coastal surroundings, just a short flight from the UK and France. The Role Lead, motivate, and develop your team to deliver outstanding service. Maintain exceptional plant care, presentation, and stock quality. Manage stock flow from arrival to sale, ensuring availability and minimal waste. Create inspiring visual merchandising to engage customers and grow sales. Use sales data to identify and act on opportunities. About You Strong horticultural knowledge and passion for seasonal plants. Proven retail or garden centre management experience. Creative, commercially minded, and detail-focused. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and sales reporting/analysis. Willing to relocate to Guernsey for a minimum of three years. Perks & Benefits Highly competitive salary package. Relocation support, including initial accommodation. Paid return flights to the UK twice per year. Generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, and company pension. Over 20% staff discount. Fixed weekly rota for work-life balance. Favourable Guernsey tax system - flat 20% income tax, no VAT, no Capital Gains Tax, and no Inheritance Tax, meaning more take-home pay. Lower personal tax burden compared to the UK, plus potential savings on big-ticket purchases thanks to no VAT. The lifestyle benefits of living in a beautiful island location with beaches, coastal walks, and a warm community atmosphere. Apply Now Contact Leo Novakovic at or call . JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Seasonal Plant Area Manager Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Working Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: Highly competitive + Relocation Support + potential initial 3 months' rent paid + Paid return flights to the UK once per year Join one of the UK's largest and most successful garden centre groups in their flagship centre. As the Seasonal Plant Manager, you'll take full ownership of a high-profile department, combining your horticultural expertise with creative retail flair to deliver an exceptional shopping experience and drive commercial success. This is your chance to shape a department that sets the standard for the brand, while enjoying the unique lifestyle of island living - golden beaches, fresh sea air, and beautiful coastal surroundings, just a short flight from the UK and France. The Role Lead, motivate, and develop your team to deliver outstanding service. Maintain exceptional plant care, presentation, and stock quality. Manage stock flow from arrival to sale, ensuring availability and minimal waste. Create inspiring visual merchandising to engage customers and grow sales. Use sales data to identify and act on opportunities. About You Strong horticultural knowledge and passion for seasonal plants. Proven retail or garden centre management experience. Creative, commercially minded, and detail-focused. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and sales reporting/analysis. Willing to relocate to Guernsey for a minimum of three years. Perks & Benefits Highly competitive salary package. Relocation support, including initial accommodation. Paid return flights to the UK twice per year. Generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, and company pension. Over 20% staff discount. Fixed weekly rota for work-life balance. Favourable Guernsey tax system - flat 20% income tax, no VAT, no Capital Gains Tax, and no Inheritance Tax, meaning more take-home pay. Lower personal tax burden compared to the UK, plus potential savings on big-ticket purchases thanks to no VAT. The lifestyle benefits of living in a beautiful island location with beaches, coastal walks, and a warm community atmosphere. Apply Now Contact Leo Novakovic at or call . JBRP1_UKTJ
Hi, we're Bloom & Wild. We don't just send flowers. We help our customers to care wildly. Caring wildly is celebrating the little things we all do for each other every day. Not just the big occasions. It's being there for the highs. Stepping up for the lows. We care wildly about people and our planet. Which is why we're so proud to be a certified B Corp - committed to making long-term positive change for our community, and the world around us. Founded in 2013, our mission back then was to make sending and receiving flowers the joy that it should be, by harnessing technology, brand and letterbox delivery. We announced £75 million Series D funding in 2021 and that same year acquired bloomon in The Netherlands and Bergamotte in France. Together, we've fulfilled and delivered over 20 million orders (and counting!), making us the largest direct to consumer flower business in Europe. Now home to a family of 3 beautiful brands, we're driven by our vision to create the destination for making life a little more thoughtful and beautiful. And we won't stop at flowers and plants. Starting with the Bloom & Wild brand, we're expanding our gifting offering to other categories like cakes, candles and cocktails. This is all part of our ambition to build Europe's direct to consumer gifting destination. ️ The Procurement & Wild Group The Procurement team is made up of 2 distinct functions, Operational Stock Planning and Strategic Procurement. This team sits separately from our flowers buying function and procures all non flower gifting items as well as packaging and other consumables for bouquet production and fulfilment. This is a new role that sits within the Strategic Procurement function and reports directly into the Head of Procurement & Inventory. You'll be joining a team focused on building for the future. We are actively developing the strategic roadmaps, scalable systems, and supplier partnerships that will support our non-horticultural gifting growth - the fastest growing part of Bloom & Wild UK. This is a fantastic environment for someone who wants to help shape a function, solve interesting challenges, and see their work directly contribute to the company's success. We care wildly about driving value and enabling the business to succeed. Our work is focused on delivering cost savings, increasing revenue through successful range expansion and perfect availability, and improving supplier performance. ️ What you'll be doing: Develop and deliver the strategic procurement roadmap for our non-horticultural gifting categories (e.g Food/drink, Candles, Cosmetics) owning the plan to hit both cost saving and range expansion goals. Drive our margin ambitions by leading negotiations to deliver significant, measurable cost savings without sacrificing quality. Act as the key commercial partner to our Range team, helping them select the best products by providing market assessments and supplier benchmarks. Source exciting new products & suppliers to scale our range, including owning the development of our Bloom & Wild branded products with a focus on baked goods and confectionary. Own and develop our key supplier relationships, setting the tone for long term strategic partnerships and managing their holistic performance. Negotiate, implement, and manage comprehensive commercial and operational contracts. You'll love this role if you 5+ years experience in a procurement, buying or product development role, with a strong track record of delivering cost savings and improving margins. Retail buying experience preferable. Experience within the food product development, specifically baked goods or confectionary advantageous. A strong relationship builder - You excel at developing supplier partnerships and have experience managing the full contract lifecycle, from drafting to performance management. A curious mindset - You're adept at conducting market assessments and competitor benchmarking to find new opportunities and negotiating leverage. Outcome driven - you're enthusiastic, passionate and keen to deliver impactful results. Proactive - you take responsibility and initiative to get things done, are willing to roll up your sleeves get stuck in. A data driven decision maker - you love to understand the data and derive insights. Commercially focused - you're motivated by achieving financial targets and love connecting your work directly to margin improvement and cost savings. These are some of the skills and experience we think will enable success in this role, but please don't worry if you are missing some of these. We're committed to building a team made up of different strengths, skills and experiences, so if you're excited about our values, passionate about what you do and would like to join us in doing things more thoughtfully, we'd love to hear from you. & Wild We know that we learn through our differences, and building a diverse team has always been central to creating the best experience for our customers. We value all backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences, and encourage everyone to share their opinions openly within our caring and inclusive team. Our champions community actively advances our culture of inclusion and belonging, which is organised around 8 pillars of diversity. These cross business networks offer additional opportunities for connection, education, support and celebration, and ensure that inclusivity continues to be embedded in our ways of working. Our ways of working We really believe in the power of connection. For us that looks different depending on the team you work in. Some of our teams work together in person every day, whereas others may connect in person every quarter. We also believe in flexibility that supports you, the work you do, and your team. How much you work from home and from our office depends on a balance of those needs, and you'll agree this with your manager. Whether it's through a shared project, a learning and development opportunity, or an afterwork social - we trust our teams to make the right decisions (for them and us) about where and how they work each day. We're big on collaboration, empathy, knowledge sharing and growth, and our values drive our priorities every day: Lead change for good: we have the guts to try new things and step up to do what matters most Think deeply, act swiftly we make sure there's thoughtful rationale behind our approach and always act swiftly to implement ideas Care wildly: we pour care and creativity into everything we do and pay attention to the things that make a difference Stay open, be curious: we're open about what we're doing and why, and we welcome challenges from each other Work that works for you To care wildly for our customers, firstly we care wildly for our teams. We work hard to craft a culture of thoughtfulness and care, where there is a strong sense of inclusion and belonging, enabling all of our people to thrive and be successful each day. Our perks and benefits include: Flexible working & work from abroad 25 days holiday + your birthday + flexible bank holidays, & option to buy additional holiday each year 1 Volunteering day each year Enhanced family leave and a workplace nursery scheme A flexible training framework for every stage of your career Irresistible discounts on our products, blooms & subscriptions! Share in our success with a choice to take equity options from day 1 For more information on our perks & benefits, please see Getting hired We know that job searching can be daunting, and we want to do everything we can to ensure that your experience with us is a good one. Interviewing is a 2-way process, and we're keen to answer all of the questions you have, so that you can be sure (and excited!) that we're the right move for you. We believe in leading change for good, so if there's anything that we can do to help you flourish throughout your application process with us, or if you have any feedback, please share this with us anonymously here so we can use this to improve your experience. &Wild
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Hi, we're Bloom & Wild. We don't just send flowers. We help our customers to care wildly. Caring wildly is celebrating the little things we all do for each other every day. Not just the big occasions. It's being there for the highs. Stepping up for the lows. We care wildly about people and our planet. Which is why we're so proud to be a certified B Corp - committed to making long-term positive change for our community, and the world around us. Founded in 2013, our mission back then was to make sending and receiving flowers the joy that it should be, by harnessing technology, brand and letterbox delivery. We announced £75 million Series D funding in 2021 and that same year acquired bloomon in The Netherlands and Bergamotte in France. Together, we've fulfilled and delivered over 20 million orders (and counting!), making us the largest direct to consumer flower business in Europe. Now home to a family of 3 beautiful brands, we're driven by our vision to create the destination for making life a little more thoughtful and beautiful. And we won't stop at flowers and plants. Starting with the Bloom & Wild brand, we're expanding our gifting offering to other categories like cakes, candles and cocktails. This is all part of our ambition to build Europe's direct to consumer gifting destination. ️ The Procurement & Wild Group The Procurement team is made up of 2 distinct functions, Operational Stock Planning and Strategic Procurement. This team sits separately from our flowers buying function and procures all non flower gifting items as well as packaging and other consumables for bouquet production and fulfilment. This is a new role that sits within the Strategic Procurement function and reports directly into the Head of Procurement & Inventory. You'll be joining a team focused on building for the future. We are actively developing the strategic roadmaps, scalable systems, and supplier partnerships that will support our non-horticultural gifting growth - the fastest growing part of Bloom & Wild UK. This is a fantastic environment for someone who wants to help shape a function, solve interesting challenges, and see their work directly contribute to the company's success. We care wildly about driving value and enabling the business to succeed. Our work is focused on delivering cost savings, increasing revenue through successful range expansion and perfect availability, and improving supplier performance. ️ What you'll be doing: Develop and deliver the strategic procurement roadmap for our non-horticultural gifting categories (e.g Food/drink, Candles, Cosmetics) owning the plan to hit both cost saving and range expansion goals. Drive our margin ambitions by leading negotiations to deliver significant, measurable cost savings without sacrificing quality. Act as the key commercial partner to our Range team, helping them select the best products by providing market assessments and supplier benchmarks. Source exciting new products & suppliers to scale our range, including owning the development of our Bloom & Wild branded products with a focus on baked goods and confectionary. Own and develop our key supplier relationships, setting the tone for long term strategic partnerships and managing their holistic performance. Negotiate, implement, and manage comprehensive commercial and operational contracts. You'll love this role if you 5+ years experience in a procurement, buying or product development role, with a strong track record of delivering cost savings and improving margins. Retail buying experience preferable. Experience within the food product development, specifically baked goods or confectionary advantageous. A strong relationship builder - You excel at developing supplier partnerships and have experience managing the full contract lifecycle, from drafting to performance management. A curious mindset - You're adept at conducting market assessments and competitor benchmarking to find new opportunities and negotiating leverage. Outcome driven - you're enthusiastic, passionate and keen to deliver impactful results. Proactive - you take responsibility and initiative to get things done, are willing to roll up your sleeves get stuck in. A data driven decision maker - you love to understand the data and derive insights. Commercially focused - you're motivated by achieving financial targets and love connecting your work directly to margin improvement and cost savings. These are some of the skills and experience we think will enable success in this role, but please don't worry if you are missing some of these. We're committed to building a team made up of different strengths, skills and experiences, so if you're excited about our values, passionate about what you do and would like to join us in doing things more thoughtfully, we'd love to hear from you. & Wild We know that we learn through our differences, and building a diverse team has always been central to creating the best experience for our customers. We value all backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences, and encourage everyone to share their opinions openly within our caring and inclusive team. Our champions community actively advances our culture of inclusion and belonging, which is organised around 8 pillars of diversity. These cross business networks offer additional opportunities for connection, education, support and celebration, and ensure that inclusivity continues to be embedded in our ways of working. Our ways of working We really believe in the power of connection. For us that looks different depending on the team you work in. Some of our teams work together in person every day, whereas others may connect in person every quarter. We also believe in flexibility that supports you, the work you do, and your team. How much you work from home and from our office depends on a balance of those needs, and you'll agree this with your manager. Whether it's through a shared project, a learning and development opportunity, or an afterwork social - we trust our teams to make the right decisions (for them and us) about where and how they work each day. We're big on collaboration, empathy, knowledge sharing and growth, and our values drive our priorities every day: Lead change for good: we have the guts to try new things and step up to do what matters most Think deeply, act swiftly we make sure there's thoughtful rationale behind our approach and always act swiftly to implement ideas Care wildly: we pour care and creativity into everything we do and pay attention to the things that make a difference Stay open, be curious: we're open about what we're doing and why, and we welcome challenges from each other Work that works for you To care wildly for our customers, firstly we care wildly for our teams. We work hard to craft a culture of thoughtfulness and care, where there is a strong sense of inclusion and belonging, enabling all of our people to thrive and be successful each day. Our perks and benefits include: Flexible working & work from abroad 25 days holiday + your birthday + flexible bank holidays, & option to buy additional holiday each year 1 Volunteering day each year Enhanced family leave and a workplace nursery scheme A flexible training framework for every stage of your career Irresistible discounts on our products, blooms & subscriptions! Share in our success with a choice to take equity options from day 1 For more information on our perks & benefits, please see Getting hired We know that job searching can be daunting, and we want to do everything we can to ensure that your experience with us is a good one. Interviewing is a 2-way process, and we're keen to answer all of the questions you have, so that you can be sure (and excited!) that we're the right move for you. We believe in leading change for good, so if there's anything that we can do to help you flourish throughout your application process with us, or if you have any feedback, please share this with us anonymously here so we can use this to improve your experience. &Wild
Assistant Garden Centre Manager Surrey Salary: DOE Are you a passionate and experienced retail leader with a love for plants, people, and creating inspiring shopping experiences? We're looking for an Assistant Garden Centre Manager to join a well-established, high-quality garden centre known for its exceptional customer service and beautifully presented ranges. About the Role As Assistant Garden Centre Manager, you'll work closely with the Centre Manager to lead and motivate a team across multiple departments, ensuring the store runs smoothly and delivers outstanding results. You'll be involved in everything from commercial planning and visual merchandising to stock control and people management, while also providing hands-on support on the shop floor. Key Responsibilities Support the Centre Manager in day-to-day operations and deputise in their absence Lead by example to deliver excellent customer service and drive sales performance Ensure all product areas are well-stocked, beautifully merchandised, and seasonally relevant Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships to maximise availability and minimise waste Assist in recruiting, training, and developing a motivated, knowledgeable team Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, and compliance across the site About You Proven retail management, ideally within a garden centre, horticultural, or lifestyle retail environment Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse sales, identify opportunities, and take action A natural leader with excellent people skills who can inspire and develop a team Passionate about plants, gardening, and delivering an exceptional customer experience Flexible and hands-on, happy to work weekends and peak seasonal periods as required If you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills and passion for gardening to a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. How to Apply If you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills and passion for gardening to a role where no two days are the same, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please apply below or contact Michail at or at . JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Assistant Garden Centre Manager Surrey Salary: DOE Are you a passionate and experienced retail leader with a love for plants, people, and creating inspiring shopping experiences? We're looking for an Assistant Garden Centre Manager to join a well-established, high-quality garden centre known for its exceptional customer service and beautifully presented ranges. About the Role As Assistant Garden Centre Manager, you'll work closely with the Centre Manager to lead and motivate a team across multiple departments, ensuring the store runs smoothly and delivers outstanding results. You'll be involved in everything from commercial planning and visual merchandising to stock control and people management, while also providing hands-on support on the shop floor. Key Responsibilities Support the Centre Manager in day-to-day operations and deputise in their absence Lead by example to deliver excellent customer service and drive sales performance Ensure all product areas are well-stocked, beautifully merchandised, and seasonally relevant Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships to maximise availability and minimise waste Assist in recruiting, training, and developing a motivated, knowledgeable team Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, and compliance across the site About You Proven retail management, ideally within a garden centre, horticultural, or lifestyle retail environment Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse sales, identify opportunities, and take action A natural leader with excellent people skills who can inspire and develop a team Passionate about plants, gardening, and delivering an exceptional customer experience Flexible and hands-on, happy to work weekends and peak seasonal periods as required If you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills and passion for gardening to a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. How to Apply If you're ready to bring your retail leadership skills and passion for gardening to a role where no two days are the same, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please apply below or contact Michail at or at . JBRP1_UKTJ
Plant Area Manager Dorset Salary: DOE Are you an experienced Plant Area professional looking for the next step in your career? Or a retail manager with strong professional horticultural knowledge ready to move into a more specialist, hands-on environment? If you know you're capable of more but haven't been given the opportunity to show it, this could be the role that changes that click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Plant Area Manager Dorset Salary: DOE Are you an experienced Plant Area professional looking for the next step in your career? Or a retail manager with strong professional horticultural knowledge ready to move into a more specialist, hands-on environment? If you know you're capable of more but haven't been given the opportunity to show it, this could be the role that changes that click apply for full job details
Store Manager Location: South London This independent, design-led garden and lifestyle business continues to grow - with a reputation for creative, community-rooted retail spaces that blend expert horticulture, floristry, and curated home ranges. Building on the success of their Camberwell shop, they've recently taken on an additional adjacent unit, creating a combined indoor-outdoor "mini garden centre" with a flourishing floristry department and growing demand for installations and contract work. They're now looking for a Store Manager to oversee both the main shop and the new extended space - someone energetic, design-minded, and passionate about plants and flowers, with the leadership ability to elevate standards and support a young, developing team. With the business expanding and new opportunities emerging, this is a key hire with real scope to shape the future of the company. The Role As Store Manager, you'll take the lead across two connected retail spaces - managing day-to-day operations, guiding and developing the team, and ensuring both stores are well communicated, commercially strong, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. This is a hands-on management role with a strong focus on plant retail, floristry operations, and growing the installations/contract side of the business. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and develop the team across both units. Ensure stores are well-stocked, visually inspiring, and running smoothly. Take full responsibility for rotas, staffing levels, training, and performance. Support the floristry department, which currently has 2-3 florists, and help drive growth in contract and installation work. Oversee plant and product deliveries, replenishment, and merchandising. Maintain high standards of health & safety and customer service. Work closely with the business owners to drive sales and improve site performance. Lead by example on the shop floor - this is a practical, active role. About You Strong horticultural or plant-focused retail background. Experience managing or leading in a busy, customer-facing retail environment. Confident in supporting and coaching a developing team. Organised, energetic, and solutions-focused - with a real "get up and-go" attitude. Passionate about plants, flowers, design, and creative retail environments. Comfortable managing both lifestyle retail and floristry operations. Perks & Benefits Salary £33,000-£35,000 + potential to earn up to 20% on top through performance bonuses. Join a passionate, close-knit, values-led team. Work directly with engaged, hands-on business owners who provide support and mentorship. Opportunity to shape and grow an expanded retail and floristry hub. Apply Now Interested in learning more? Contact Leo Novakovic at or call .
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Store Manager Location: South London This independent, design-led garden and lifestyle business continues to grow - with a reputation for creative, community-rooted retail spaces that blend expert horticulture, floristry, and curated home ranges. Building on the success of their Camberwell shop, they've recently taken on an additional adjacent unit, creating a combined indoor-outdoor "mini garden centre" with a flourishing floristry department and growing demand for installations and contract work. They're now looking for a Store Manager to oversee both the main shop and the new extended space - someone energetic, design-minded, and passionate about plants and flowers, with the leadership ability to elevate standards and support a young, developing team. With the business expanding and new opportunities emerging, this is a key hire with real scope to shape the future of the company. The Role As Store Manager, you'll take the lead across two connected retail spaces - managing day-to-day operations, guiding and developing the team, and ensuring both stores are well communicated, commercially strong, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. This is a hands-on management role with a strong focus on plant retail, floristry operations, and growing the installations/contract side of the business. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and develop the team across both units. Ensure stores are well-stocked, visually inspiring, and running smoothly. Take full responsibility for rotas, staffing levels, training, and performance. Support the floristry department, which currently has 2-3 florists, and help drive growth in contract and installation work. Oversee plant and product deliveries, replenishment, and merchandising. Maintain high standards of health & safety and customer service. Work closely with the business owners to drive sales and improve site performance. Lead by example on the shop floor - this is a practical, active role. About You Strong horticultural or plant-focused retail background. Experience managing or leading in a busy, customer-facing retail environment. Confident in supporting and coaching a developing team. Organised, energetic, and solutions-focused - with a real "get up and-go" attitude. Passionate about plants, flowers, design, and creative retail environments. Comfortable managing both lifestyle retail and floristry operations. Perks & Benefits Salary £33,000-£35,000 + potential to earn up to 20% on top through performance bonuses. Join a passionate, close-knit, values-led team. Work directly with engaged, hands-on business owners who provide support and mentorship. Opportunity to shape and grow an expanded retail and floristry hub. Apply Now Interested in learning more? Contact Leo Novakovic at or call .
Our Horticulture Managers play an essential role in delivering customer experience across our stores - driving sales, promoting customer loyalty, providing excellent plant advice and maintaining department standards, whilst working alongside the general manager to set a standard within our flagship department. Responsibilities Oversee the horticulture department operations to maximise profitable sales and growth, whilst creating a unique customer focused environment Providing expert advice and guidance in relation to plant care, maintenance and core gardening products Sparking your team's passion for delivering the best in-store experience possible by creating a brilliant customer journey and experience Working closely with our central support teams, maintaining excellent communication to improve our business Ensuring all health & safety regulations are carried out across the store, whilst caring for employee and customer welfare As a member of the senior management team, you will also have duty manager responsibilities including key holder duties Who we are looking for You'll bring horticultural expertise with experience of retail management Commercial awareness and understanding of budgets, profitability from driving sales and improved ways of working Ability to identify training needs. You'll be effectively coaching and training all levels ensuring our teams are delivering a first-class customer experience and safe centre environment Adaptability. You'll act quickly and enthusiastically to changing priorities, workload and new regulations or requirements Positively managing change, you'll lead the team through each season with care and motivation to deliver the best Can demonstrate our values at all times - we're one team, getting better everyday. We bring a smile. We live and breathe gardens. We make it work for our customers. What we offer Generous annual leave entitlement. Use your holidays when you want with limited statutory days off required Treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls Access to Stream - support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for the future and financial advice Access to Retail Trust - seek confidential support, access to a virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform Access to Dobbies Academy - continue your development with our eLearning platform and development programmes Thriving culture; the Dobbies team are passionate, diverse and committed to making it work for our customers About us At Dobbies, we're proud to have a history dating back to 1865. We were founded by James Dobbie and are the only garden centre retailer to have stores in every nation across the UK. Our passion and joy for gardens and plants is what makes us special. In our stores, we showcase this through own brand and branded products, concession partners and services. We champion garden living all-year-round. Many of our stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, where customers can enjoy refreshments or meals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We offer a calendar of events and experiences that bring people and communities together, and we have a national charity partner that both our colleagues and customers raise money for. We're committed to being a great place to work. We're one team and we encourage our colleagues to be the best version of themselves, every day; to share their wins and celebrate success. Together, we make it work for our customers.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Our Horticulture Managers play an essential role in delivering customer experience across our stores - driving sales, promoting customer loyalty, providing excellent plant advice and maintaining department standards, whilst working alongside the general manager to set a standard within our flagship department. Responsibilities Oversee the horticulture department operations to maximise profitable sales and growth, whilst creating a unique customer focused environment Providing expert advice and guidance in relation to plant care, maintenance and core gardening products Sparking your team's passion for delivering the best in-store experience possible by creating a brilliant customer journey and experience Working closely with our central support teams, maintaining excellent communication to improve our business Ensuring all health & safety regulations are carried out across the store, whilst caring for employee and customer welfare As a member of the senior management team, you will also have duty manager responsibilities including key holder duties Who we are looking for You'll bring horticultural expertise with experience of retail management Commercial awareness and understanding of budgets, profitability from driving sales and improved ways of working Ability to identify training needs. You'll be effectively coaching and training all levels ensuring our teams are delivering a first-class customer experience and safe centre environment Adaptability. You'll act quickly and enthusiastically to changing priorities, workload and new regulations or requirements Positively managing change, you'll lead the team through each season with care and motivation to deliver the best Can demonstrate our values at all times - we're one team, getting better everyday. We bring a smile. We live and breathe gardens. We make it work for our customers. What we offer Generous annual leave entitlement. Use your holidays when you want with limited statutory days off required Treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls Access to Stream - support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for the future and financial advice Access to Retail Trust - seek confidential support, access to a virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform Access to Dobbies Academy - continue your development with our eLearning platform and development programmes Thriving culture; the Dobbies team are passionate, diverse and committed to making it work for our customers About us At Dobbies, we're proud to have a history dating back to 1865. We were founded by James Dobbie and are the only garden centre retailer to have stores in every nation across the UK. Our passion and joy for gardens and plants is what makes us special. In our stores, we showcase this through own brand and branded products, concession partners and services. We champion garden living all-year-round. Many of our stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, where customers can enjoy refreshments or meals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We offer a calendar of events and experiences that bring people and communities together, and we have a national charity partner that both our colleagues and customers raise money for. We're committed to being a great place to work. We're one team and we encourage our colleagues to be the best version of themselves, every day; to share their wins and celebrate success. Together, we make it work for our customers.
