Retail Manager
Retail Manager required
Job Ref S546
Our client has a retail Nursery situated in a naturally attractive setting that has continued to expand, with plants accounting for 80% of sales. They are currently seeking an Assistant Manager/Garden Centre who will take responsibility for all daily operations to ensure the nursery continues to flourish, with the assistance of the production manager and in consultation with the owners.
Job Description:
- Effectively using retail space to maximize sales of plants and non-plant stock
- Repeat ordering of stock, receiving, selling and recording
- Staff training and development, rotas and recruitment
- Promoting the business through website and other media
- Ensuring the customer service is of the highest standard
- Ensuring the EPOS data system delivers results, sales records, margins and pricing
- Liaising with the production manager to ensure nursery production is in line with sales forecasts and expectations
Key Skills:
The appointed person will possess good horticultural knowledge along with good leadership skills to ensure the staff operate to the highest standards, an eye for detail and a flare for creative presentation, excellent organisational and planning skills and be a good all round communicator with staff and customers alike.
If this Retail Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Centre Manager
Garden Centre Manager required
Ref No P316
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Garden Centre Manager to join a beautiful home and garden store located in Surrey. Our client is the go-to place for customers to create beautiful and bespoke indoor and outdoor spaces. Their aim is to support customers in finding inspiration and develop ideas to create their own oasis.
The site consists of multiple concessions, seasonal and sustainable, with a view to helping customers live a happier and healthier life. They also provide a wide variety of high-quality, local produce, supporting local businesses where possible. The garden centre has a £1 mil turnover which is split evenly over their two focus areas; the plantarea and the gift shop.
The Garden Centre Manager will report into the owner of the garden centre. The ideal candidate will have excellent horticultural knowledge, retail and managerial experience. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to;
- General day to day running of the centre including rotas, holidays, and cashing up
- Supervising a team of 9 members of staff
- Coaching and developing the team to ensure they have the correct knowledge to fulfil the role
- Monitoring and reviewing their needs and performance, providing support where necessary
- Ensuring a high level of visual merchandising initiatives are implemented
- Monitor sales, reports and ensure products are positioned to maximize sales
The appointed person will be a great team leader with excellent communication skills and confident to deliver a high level of customer service operating with flexibility. This is a unique opportunity to be part of driven and passionate team where a strong background in garden centre retailing at management level is essential.
The position is a 40 hour per week, with weekend work every other week. As Garden Centre Manager, key holder duties are part of the role.
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Skilled Gardener
Skilled Gardener required
An attractive opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join a private estate garden at an exciting stage of redevelopment, on a full-time permanent basis. The role will also offer the opportunity to assist a Head Gardener on an associated estate, located 40-minutes’ drive away, for two of the five-day working week. This role will suit an experienced gardener with academic horticultural qualifications and experience of managing a private estate garden.
The primary estate, on which the successful applicant will work for approximately three of the five days, is undergoing redevelopment at the hands of a talented garden design team. Implementation is nearing completion and will result in a new garden for the successful applicant to care for to a high level of detail. The garden comprises a hard tennis court, a 200m2 lawn, hedges, a terrace, roses, box hedging, lavender, a small vegetable area, a fish pond and various ornamental plantings. The Skilled Gardener will be responsible for all aspects of the above and will need to be flexible and assist with any other aspects of the garden and estate where necessary.
This position will be split between the two properties, with the second being a 40-minute drive away from the primary estate. The second property is managed under the direction of the Head Gardener and as such, the opportunity to learn and develop in this large and diverse garden is available for the successful applicant for the allocated two days per week. Some flexibility will be necessary as the 3:2 days per week structure may change in line with the requirements of each property.
Considerably larger than the primary estate, the 50-acre property comprises beautiful gardens and grounds including equestrian facilities; stables, a hay barn, paddocks and a ménage, and surrounding farmland. The 9-acre formal aspect of the gardens comprise expansive areas of lawn, mature trees, mixed/herbaceous borders, a kitchen garden, lakes, woodland, ponds, a variety of ornamental planting and plans for a glasshouse.
Typical duties across both sites will include lawn care, pond and water feature care, general pruning, planting, hedge cutting, weeding, and tending the small vegetable area and general estate duties as they arise. Applicants should be well-versed in the operation of garden machinery, i.e. hedge cutters, mowers and petrol-powered strimmers, blowers etc. An academic horticultural qualification at RHS Level 2, spray certificates (PA1/6) and chainsaw licence are desired but are not essential if experience in a similar role can be demonstrated.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced gardener to assist in the garden development and maintenance of two stunning private estates. Standard working hours of work are 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday. Salary is offered commensurate with experience. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence.
LOCATION:Edgbaston, Birmingham
SALARY:Up to £35,000 DOE
JOB No:EC22304
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Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager required
Ref ADV289
DAYLESFORD: PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
At the core of Daylesford is our care for the environment, our animals and our people. At Daylesford we farm organically, responsibly, and with a conscience. We hold ourselves accountable for our ethical and environmental standards. We grow over 300 varieties of seasonal organic fruit, vegetables, salad leaves, flowers & plants in our 28 acre Market Garden at Daylesford, including many unusual and heritage varieties. With our new 1000m² Garden & Plant area we are looking to expand our range grown on site, sourced from across our Estates and where possible, from local British growers.
Our Daylesford family is growing, and we are looking for an engaging and passionate PLANTAREA MANAGER to join us at Daylesford.
FULL TIME contract, based on 40 hours per week. Salary would be between £27,000 – £35,000 dependent upon experience. Please note that flexibility and weekend working would be required in this role.
WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Training and development to advance your career
- 28 days holiday (incl. bank holiday)
- 50% staff lunch discount
- 30% company discount
- Refer a friend scheme – up to £1,000
- Free organic tea, coffee, artisan bread and fresh fruit on shift
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Subsidised private medical insurance
- Free uniform
ABOUT YOU
As Plantarea Manager you will be responsible for owning and delivering our range of seasonal, sustainable & home-grown flowers & plants. Using your existing horticultural and nursery business knowledge, you will be launching this range in our new plant & garden room opening March 2021 and managing all retail plants & flowers on an ongoing basis.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Source only the best seasonal product from our Farm, Estate or British suppliers where possible
- Work alongside our growers and suppliers, to deliver a unique range of plants
- To provide knowledgeable advice across the business to both our customers and Garden retail team
- Play an active floor role to ensure full & bountiful displays through careful ordering and planning
- Deliver against budgeted Plant sales and waste targets across retail and online
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Extensive experience within the nursery & garden retail sectors is required
- A formal qualification in horticulture would be advantageous
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF OUR TRULY UNIQUE BUSINESS – WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. PLEASE SEND US YOUR CV TODAY TO
Garden Centre Manager
Garden Centre Manager required
Job Ref A880
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Garden Centre Manager has arisen with an independent family garden centre business in Gloucestershire. The company have three sites in total and offer exceptional indoor and outdoor horticulture departments, a range of quality gifts, homeware, furniture and clothing and a high-quality restaurant offering freshly prepared, seasonally changing menus.
The company have gained national recognition for winning several competitions focused on employee wellbeing. The team is dedicated and customer focused, with specialists who are passionate about their chosen fields.
A Garden Centre Manager is now required to join the team, reporting directly to the business owner and taking responsibility for running and continuously improving one of their three the centres.
This is a varied and challenging role with duties to include, but not limited to the following:
- Achieving sales, service and profit margin targets
- Ensuring the centre is on brand, well-stocked with inspirational, attractive displays and accurate POS
- Leading and engaging the team, supporting their development by proactively using the Career Pathways, Future Leaders Programme and the company’s Specialist Training Guarantee
- Resolving any customer issues face to face or in writing
- Managing on-site contract work, such as roof works or refurbishments
- Ensuring high standards of H&S throughout the centre
- Administering systems accurately, including time and attendance and EPOS systems
- Where needed, supporting the team operationally with stock management and customer service
- As part of the wider management team, positively representing the centre in meetings at the head office
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate a strong track record of achieving sales and effectively managing people in a retail setting, ideally in a similar environment. A passion for horticulture would be a distinct advantage. Desired qualities in applicants are as follows:
- Strong leadership skills
- Drive to achieve success and deliver continuous improvement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT literacy
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Project/time management
The company provide a competitive base salary and access to an annual profit share bonus scheme, as well as life insurance, 6% company pension contribution, generous colleague discount and private health care (after successful completion of 6-month probation). A uniform is provided and there is plenty of free on-site parking.
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Sales Executive
Sales Executive required
Ref G456
Our client is one of the leading suppliers of ornamental plants to the domestic and commercial landscaping market. As a result of their continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their team and currently have a vacancy for a Sales Executive. This position will be predominantly linked to their Shropshire nursery, but they will require the applicant to travel, visiting customers and prospects. Our client will accept candidates who live and work remotely from the Nursery.
The right candidate will need to have good plant knowledge and an understanding of the landscape supply market. Good communication, planning, administration and IT skills are also essential, as is the ability to be a self-starter.
This role will involve dealing with customers in person, over the phone and via e-mail. Tasks will include pricing enquiries, prospecting for new business, securing orders and developing existing business in an agreed geographical area.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a dynamic and successful company, and to develop their career and skills within the horticultural industry.
Competitive remuneration package available, dependent on experience, and will include usual company benefits related to the position.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Adopting and growing a base of existing amenity accounts.
- Pricing incoming enquiries from customers
- Processing orders accordingly and efficiently
- Following up outstanding quotations and negotiating orders
- Assisting with generating new business and ensuring smooth adoption
- Working to and recording targets as required
- Meeting with clients in the UK and abroad if required
- Handling queries and complaints
- Gathering and sharing product and market information
If this Sales Executive vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Senior Buyer
Senior Buyer required
Ref No S520
My client is one of the fastest growing gardening companies in the UK with an award-winning website and catalogue, and a passion for product and service. An exciting new role has arisen for an experienced buyer with horticultural knowledge to join the growing close-knit team on a full-time permanent basis. The position will focus on buying for Seeds and House Plant Gifts ranges and to play a key role in the next phase of the company’s growth.
The role of Senior Buyer involves working closely with the Buying Manager and Manager Director and will involve managing a Horticultural Buying Assistant. Due to the small size of the team, applicants must be able and willing to undertake a range of duties such as the administration and processing associated with the primary role. Crossover exists between categories, so a calm and considered approach is necessary as well as a positive character and an ability to apply initiative and attention to detail at all times.
The role will involve preparation for range reviews, including understanding analysis and trends, sourcing new products under the direction of the Buying Manager for Seeds, and the Managing Director for the House Plant Gifts ranges.
Regular duties will include ensuring Buying Sheets are set up and completed ready for handover in line with the critical path, maintaining an awareness of competitor activity and market trends, ensuring sell prices are competitive and margins are in line with company targets and working closely with the merchandising team to ensure good stock availability. The post holder will also work closely with the web marketing team to ensure products are merchandised effectively and accurately online. Arranging and planning photoshoots for new House Plant Gift ranges will also be the responsibility of the successful applicant. A proactive approach to developing strong relationships with key suppliers is an important part of the role. The successful candidate will be also be required to visit an associated company site at regular intervals to observe the results of Seeds trials.
Suitable candidates will have experience in a similar buying role, mail order / e-commerce knowledge and experience, an ability to take direction as well as use initiative and to see things through to completion. Excellent communication and motivation skills are essential, as are a high level of professional integrity and strong sense of responsibility. Excellent numerate and analytical skills are important as are an ability to think quickly and react with accuracy and foresight. Applicants should be competent with Microsoft Excel, be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and an ability to work to a critical path. A proactive approach, stamina and strong sense of commercial awareness are paramount.
If this Senior Buyer vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Hard Landscaper
Hard Landscaper required
Job Ref B938
Our client is based on the borders of Nottinghamshire. They pride themselves on offering a high-quality professional service in garden design, construction, planting and maintenance. Their aim is to grow their business by combining landscaping skills with a professional and courteous service, to construct affordable gardens of value using quality materials, and to ensure their work is completed to a high standard by skilled, full time employees, ensuring peace of mind and guaranteed satisfaction in a job well done. This philosophy has led to excellent referrals resulting in the successful completion of projects and opportunities of which they are proud.
Job Description:
Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced Hard Landscaper If you are skilled in landscaping construction with proven experience of leading a landscaping construction team and want to advance your career further this is an exciting opportunity. We are looking for an individual capable of managing and being part of a team of 3 landscapers building projects ranging in value from £10,000-£100,000. Salary is £35K depending on experience and skills and additional incentives include a team bonus giving an OTE of an additional £2,000-4,000, they also operate a loyalty holiday scheme where you can gain a further 5 days holiday on top of the standard 28 when you have been with us for a number of years. Our client will supply all tools, uniform, a company vehicle you can use to get to and from work in and company mobile phone
Key Skills:
- Proven experience of team leading in landscaping construction
- Good communication skills, polite and diplomatic
- Organised and basic IT skills
- Skilled in paving, decking, fencing, walling (blockwork/brickwork/rendering), groundworks, soft landscaping (such as turfing and planting) and bespoke timber work such as pergolas, bench seats and cladding
- Capable of using a mini digger (license is preferable)
- Capable of working to a set of plans and setting out drawings
- Good understanding and ability to work with levels
- Able to delegate and manage a small team
- An ability to run a schedule
- A clean driving licence
If this Hard Landscaper vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Senior Gardener
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Senior Gardener to join an award-winning, internationally renowned wine-producing brand based in West Sussex. This role will suit an experienced horticulturist with a positive character and experience of providing guidance and support to two Assistant Gardeners. The successful applicant will ensure that the garden is developed and maintained to the highest horticultural standards and that its unique character and excellence is preserved for the benefit of guests and visitors.
The Senior Gardener will report to the Facilities Manager and play a key role in achieving objectives for the estate’s gardens, ponds and non-vineyard grounds including the private gardens of the CEO.
Set within 13-acres of gardens, the formal aspect comprises 6-acres around the manor house. A small cottage garden within the grounds is also to be maintained in addition to the above. Garden features within the estate gardens comprise a kitchen garden, wildflower areas, a cut flower garden, greenhouse, fruit cage, an orchard, cloud-pruned box hedging, topiary, a formal courtyard, a large pond and surrounding woodland. The garden areas of the estate are not managed organically, though chemical use is kept to a minimum. Plans are in place to develop two large areas in addition to a significant spend on new planting.
Applicants will ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification and should have a strong background in private estate gardens and/or horticulturally diverse public gardens. Candidates must be confident in their use of garden machinery and with their plant knowledge, have an ability to work to a high standard at all times and in working to established health and safety standards. Chemical spray certificates (PA1/6) are desirable.
Responsibilities of the successful applicant will include the following:
- Maintenance of all areas to a high standard of horticulture and presentation.
- To carry out the day-to-day care and management of plants, lawns, hedges and tree in all areas under your control.
- General upkeep of all pathways and drives within your area of responsibility.
- To keep the gardens, thoroughfares and highway footpaths clear and free from litter at all times.
- Planting and providing plant care, including of Box and Yew hedging.
- Planning and application of seasonal maintenance to include lawn areas, shrubs, boarders, planters, hedges, trees and weed control.
- Lawn care including mowing, edging, feeding, scarifying, aerating, watering and weeding.
- Maintenance of the vegetable plot, cut flower garden, greenhouse, fruit cage and orchard.
- Responsible to ensure care of the ponds and algae control.
- Maintenance of the compositing bins.
- To carry out gritting, salt spreading, snow clearing, as necessary.
- Day to day maintenance and control of the irrigation system and watering of areas outside the irrigation system as necessary.
- Pest and disease management
- Management of chemicals to correct health and safety standards.
- To lead, develop and train the Assistant Gardeners.
- To ensure particular attention is paid to the preparation of the areas within your control for days when the CEO is in residence or for particular events, keeping disturbance from activities to a minimum during these times.
- Ensuring all garden equipment is correctly maintained and serviced, liaising with the Estate Maintenance department as necessary.
- To ensure all equipment, machinery and buildings under your control are secure, clean and tidy.
- Sourcing good quality but fairly priced materials, plants, trees and machinery.
- Specifying, researching and obtaining tools and machinery necessary for the correct maintenance of areas under your control and receiving approval from the Facilities Manager.
- To be aware of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work legislation.
- Liaising with the Facilities Manager regarding labour provision, supervising their work including of day labourers involved in any projects.
- Supervision of and providing access to contractors including those carrying out work on areas under maintenance contract.
- Liaising with the Facilities Manager regarding work to be undertaken by Estate Maintenance team within responsibility area.
- To assist the Facilities Management team, when requested.
- Looking into ways in which to develop the gardens; producing various designs and layouts of garden landscapes for discussion and later implementation.
- Providing regular reports and guidance to CEO and Facilities Manager on such things as maintenance, ideas for improvement of areas.
- To produce monthly work plans for approval from Facilities Manager.
- To assist the Facilities Manager with budgeting for works relating to the area under your responsibility.
Applications are sought from experienced and knowledgeable private estate gardeners who possess good horticultural knowledge and academic horticultural training. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Good physical fitness and a commitment to the garden are required, as is the ability to work well with a small team; with diplomacy and a constructive approach. A full driving licence and your own transport are required for this role as the estate is located rurally.
SALARY: £28,000 - £33,000 DOE
LOCATION: West Sussex
JOB No: EC21780
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Senior Gardener
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Gardener to play a key role in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of a beautiful private estate in Gloucestershire. The role will involve day-to-day hands-on leadership and supervision of a team of skilled gardeners in all aspects of the horticulturally diverse garden. The successful candidate will need to work with the property owners and garden designers to enhance and develop the garden on an ongoing basis. This role will suit a horticulturist with strong experience at senior level within private service, strong time management skills, excellent horticultural knowledge and desire to take on a dynamic garden on a collaborative basis.
The Senior Gardener will oversee the small team and be the sole point of contact to the property owner and consultant garden designer, Tom Stuart-Smith. Applicants must therefore be excellent communicators and be able to manage gardeners with diplomacy, whilst maintaining consideration for the designer and property owner’s involvement and ongoing contribution. Successful collaboration here is of paramount importance as the creative input from all parties has ensured the garden’s high standards to date and must continue to do so. The property owners are genuinely enthusiastic and dedicated to their gardens and as such, this role will be varied and interesting with a high standard of horticulture required at all times. The garden is not open to the public.
The densely planted 9-acre formal garden lies within approximately 50-acres in total. The garden has undergone major improvement works including a new design for the historic walled and wider garden areas by Tom Stuart-Smith, and the ongoing development of a productive garden and flower cutting area with Sarah Raven. Whilst the garden is under development, resources will continue to be re-evaluated as the remit of the garden continues to change.
Set within a stunning landscape, the garden includes the walled garden comprising productive and ornamental areas and a restored glasshouse. Around the house, there are beautifully planted compartmentalised spaces with perennials, shrubs, roses and wonderful views. Beyond the house a woodland garden leads to parkland.
Applications are sought from experienced and knowledgeable private estate Senior/Head Gardeners who will have assumed responsibility of a large private garden and garden staff management previously.
The successful candidate will be used to handling dynamic environments with some pressure at times, will be adept at problem solving and will enjoy rising to and managing challenges alongside a talented team. Suitable candidates will be confident yet humble and considerate, motivated, organised and professional hands-on gardeners who are able to inspire their team. The post holder will be socially confident with excellent communication skills and an ability and willingness to liaise with other property staff and engage positively with the owners and designers. Good organisational experience with a very good general understanding of all areas of gardening including of perennials, roses, flower cutting and edible production are necessary in addition to lawn care and the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery. Whilst specialist support may be recruited to help support the productive areas, the Senior Gardener must have a good general understanding of kitchen gardening. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to attain consistently high standards of horticultural management and presentation within a private estate setting.
A generous salary is offered for the ideal candidate in addition to a prestigious two-bedroom cottage close to the estate.
SALARY: £35,000 DOE + Accommodation
LOCATION: Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC21731
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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