Groundsperson / Handyperson
A driven and hands on Groundsperson / Handyperson is sought after to manage the sustainably designed gardens and grounds of a private estate near Petersfield, Hampshire on a full time and permanent basis. The role would suit an individual who is self-motivated, organised, independent and who is able to work to a high standard on their own for the majority of their time. The property owners will in the first instance call upon the Estate Manager for practical assistance with repairs and other issues which may arise.
The property area in total is 50 acres with the majority being fields which are maintained by a local farmer and are used for grazing. The garden surrounding the property is approximately 4-5 acres and includes borders of mixed perennials, large swathes of wildflowers, a pond, a walled vegetable garden growing produce for the house and a polytunnel. The gardens are maintained organically, and sustainable practices are encouraged on the estate.
The owners plan to plant more trees in the fields and gardens as well as to restore and upgrade the hedgerows around the fields and replace fencing where needed. A garden design firm has been appointed to carry out new planting schemes for the garden and grounds, with phase one being the hard landscaping works (e.g., new paths) which will be implemented this summer, and the second phase the main planting being carried out from September.
The successful applicant will be hands on and responsible for the general management and maintenance of the gardens and grounds. The garden duties include upkeep and maintenance of hedges, pathways and flower meadows, planting and upkeep of beds, borders, vegetable garden and polytunnel, pruning of fruit and other trees, harvesting and coppicing. The estate duties include arranging and overseeing maintenance of the swimming pool, overseeing and co-ordinating external contractors (burglar alarm servicing, domestic appliance servicing), art handling and picture hanging, use and maintenance of vehicles and equipment (ride-on mowers, Kubota utility vehicle, strimmers, blowers, hedge-cutters, chainsaws, etc.) and the construction, maintenance and repairs of post and rail / electric fencing.
A competitive salary is provided with the role depending on experience, 20 days paid holiday per annum and the working hours are 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual with experience in all rounded estate management and regenerative / sustainable gardening looking for an opportunity to be involved in the running of all aspects of a private estate.
SALARY: Circa £40,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: near Petersfield, Hampshire
JOB No: EC58721
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Cash and Carry Manager
Cash and Carry Manager required.
Job Ref: K633
Our client is a family owned, leading domestic landscape business based in the West Midlands, that has been established for nearly 50 years, offering an extensive range of homegrown, quality plant material. Customers from the trade, design, landscape, and commercial sectors can tap into their wealth of experience and horticultural knowledge to guide them through their plant selections. As part of the company’s ambitious growth and diversification plans, they have expanded their wholesale Cash & Carry operations at their 7-acre Nursery site. The company has plans to expand further its trading activity into the landscape market and thus has created an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated person with a can-do attitude to join their friendly, people focused team as Cash and Carry Manager to grow alongside the business.
Job Description:
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wishes to develop a great career in a modern, creative company with great values. The role requires a person to manage, develop and grow sales through the Cash & Carry unit and build sales into the local landscaping marketplace. You will be working with the management team to ensure that the nursery is stocked with the appropriate product lines that meet the needs to the clients whilst ensuring regular stock turn to enable to nursery to maintain high quality standards, including being creatively displayed and presented. The role involves working closely with procurement, despatch, and production to ensure that as a team the company deliver a great service to their clients.
Main Duties:
- Manage and develop the Cash & Carry and local sales team
- Generating new clients and promoting the business in the local area, whilst growing existing accounts
- Assisting clients with their purchases on the Cash & Carry with suitable plant selections
- Pricing incoming Cash & Carry stock and customer enquiries to maximise potential profit margins
- Ensuring sales orders are processed efficiently, whilst following up on quotes and where possible convert to orders
- Working closely with marketing to ensure well targeted marketing spend, providing contend and ideas, and helping in the development of the online sales platform
- Attending trade stands and events to promote the company
- Looking at new stock lines that add value
- Working with Procurement to build a suitable supplier base and assisting with forward planning for future stock requirements
This position would suit someone who has experience in a customer facing role, preferably in a horticultural environment such as a garden centre, nursery, or related industry. The ideal candidate will need to be reliable with a passion for customer service, have a positive attitude, be well organised and be able to work well under pressure. Be comfortable managing and developing your own team, with good problem-solving skills.
Additional Information
- Working hours 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday
- 40-hour week
- Pension scheme with up to 3% contribution matching
- 23 Days holiday per annum plus public holidays
- Staff discount
If this Cash and Carry Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com
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Head Gardener
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and qualified Head Gardener within a private estate in the North Cotswolds.
This is a key position within a recently acquired private Cotswolds estate that comprises traditional parkland area, fields and paths, traditional walled garden, kitchen gardens, formal and informal lawns, ponds, orchard, woods, arboretum, bed and borders of large Grade II listed hall and its various guest houses and cottages. The role is to oversee the ever-evolving development of these areas into stunning well-maintained gardens.
The successful candidate will ideally have an accredited horticultural qualification, proven managerial experience and skills and be able to provide classic and contemporary designs for new and existing areas. You must be able to train, support, motivate, and safeguard staff through good practice as well as manage relevant contractors and control the horticultural budgets.
Reporting to and working closely with the Estate Manager to present classic, contemporary and innovative concepts and designs to the principals. The Head Gardener will need to be a good communicator and be able to adapt to changing the needs of the estate and its wider legacy objectives.
Presently the gardens are in need of immediate restoration. However, the vision for the estate over a couple of years is to transition the current farming practices to more to natural wildflower rich fields, meadows, hedgerows with new additional woodlands and wetlands with the objective of increasing flora and fauna diversity. Suitable contractors will support some of these new endeavours.
The Head Gardener will develop the fruit and vegetable gardens and the estate orchards in providing self-sufficient and sustainable organic produce. Overall, the gardening team will work with the kitchen team to utilise the wider ingredients (e.g. game meats) harvested within the estate to produce healthy and nutritious meals. The gardening team will provide the main and guest residences with regular cut flowers for display.
Applicants will have a minimum of 5 years Head Gardener experience in a similar estate or garden. This role would suit a someone who is dedicated, passionate, driven, hands on leads by example. The Head Gardener will be physically fit and hold spray certificates, chainsaw certificates, first aid certificates and a clean driving licence ideally including trailer/ tractor. Experience with regular maintenance of garden and field machinery (ride on mowers, tractors, strimmer’s, chainsaws, leaf blowers, PTO driven topper, etc).
The Estate values and rewards colleagues that are aspirational and passionate about their roles and will work harmoniously in delivering the exciting legacy that the principals have in mind. The Head Gardener will be able help to develop the team of 3 or 4 existing members.
Working week: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with some shared weekend flexibility during seasonal intensive periods). References and a current DBS will be required.
SALARY: £40,000 – 45,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: North Cotswolds
JOB No: EC58635
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Head Gardener
A friendly, motivated and all rounded Head Gardener is required to manage and maintain the gardens of a beautiful Grade II* listed 16th century Farmhouse based in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. The position is full time and permanent.
The peaceful and private 29-acre estate is a stable yard and the majority of acreage is pasture for the horses. Separated by a Ha-ha ensuring uninterrupted views, the well-maintained gardens surrounding the property include formal gardens, parterre, herbaceous borders, rose garden, walled garden, vegetable garden, 3 green houses, koi pond, old woodland, ancient oaks and wisteria.
The Head Gardener will be hands-on, carrying out the planting, sowing, pruning, growing, creative input and design ideas would be welcome, pest & disease treatments, kitchen gardening, planting and harvesting the produce which is shared on the estate. The successful candidate will lead a small team of a handyperson, a junior gardener who carries out the general maintenance of the garden such as the mowing, strimming and weeding and the clients outsources for the hedge cutting. Duties also include handling the scheduling, team allocation and occasional feeding and care of dogs (Great Dane and 2 dachshunds).
Applicants will ideally hold a horticultural qualification RHS or a recognised horticultural qualification and / or experience working on a private estate. Spray certificates PA1/PA6 and chainsaw would be advantageous but not essential as training can be provided. Applicants will have shown longevity and are looking for a long-term opportunity on a diverse and friendly estate. He / She must work well with others and be confident leading a small team. Horse and animal lover is a plus!
The working hours are 5-day week Monday to Friday 8am -5pm with an hour for lunch. Flexibility is important as occasionally a half day on the weekend maybe required for watering in the greenhouse or when the owners are away for which time off in lieu will be given.
Accommodation or accommodation allowance can be provided to support relocation to the area (Henley-on-Thames). To be discussed.
SALARY: Circa £40,000 DOE + Accommodation if required
LOCATION: Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
JOB No: EC58538
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Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager required.
Job Ref: R002
Our client is a large family run Garden Centre on the stunning island of Jersey who are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Plant Area Manager to oversee the running of the horticultural side of the centre.
Working with the Plant Area Supervisor and team members, you will help to increase sales through promoting great customer service, proactive selling, and careful stock management. You will place regular plant orders, ensuring the department is appropriately stocked and wonderfully presented.
Applicants will have excellent plant and plant care knowledge and will have previously held a Management or Supervisory position within the horticulture sector. They will be friendly, outgoing and enjoy working with the public as well as being physically fit as the position will involve working outside in all weathers looking after and displaying stock. Excellent spoken & written English are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Staff Supervision – To manage the department’s staff, allocating jobs and following up on these to ensure they are being done correctly and in a timely manner. To work with and train staff in the correct way of doing things. Managing the care of stock (including watering, pruning etc.) and the maintenance of the plant area.
- Customer Service – To greet and approach all customers entering the plant area to offer assistance with choosing the correct item for their requirements. To ensure customers are aware of any relevant offers and accessories available. Recording and following up on customer enquires or orders using our contact management systems.
- Presentation – To participate in creating visual displays, moving stock and fixtures around to highlight seasonal products and offers. To ensure all items are correctly and clearly priced. Ensure the Plant Area and stock is kept adequately watered, well maintained, and is clean, tidy, and beautifully presented at all times.
- Stock Buying & Management – To work with the Director on placing pre-season reservations and agreeing ranges and stock holding requirements. To place weekly orders for stock ensuring correct ordering procedures are adhered to. To check off incoming deliveries to ensure the correct stock has been received and to replenish the benches and displays. To carry out regular stock counts to maintain stock accuracy.
Key Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent knowledge and interest in plants and gardening.
- Confident about approaching and talking to customers.
- Ideally would have some retail experience but this is not essential.
- Highly focused on providing great customer service.
- Numerate & accurate.
- Computer Literate (basic).
Benefits:
- Inclusion in our monthly Revenue Share Bonus Scheme.
- Free Health Care Plan Membership.
- 20 days holiday increasing to 25 with length of service.
- Staff discount within the Garden Centre, Tearooms & Potting Shed.
- Free on-site parking
- Friendly family run business
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 732767 or tom@horticruitment.com
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Head Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Gardener on a beautiful 1500-acre estate in Suffolk. Working within the Estate Team you will be responsible for seven acres of formal gardens consisting of lakes, ponds, moat, orchards, kitchen garden, cut flowers and lawns. Parts of the garden are mature and well established and further to the renovation of the Grade 1 listed property, other areas are in their infancy in terms of design and planting. The role manages a team of two part time staff and will suit an experienced and talented, hands-on individual with a desire to grow and further establish this very special part of England.
Across the larger estate, there is livestock, paddocks, farmland, pastures, woodland and an extensive rewilding programme in place. With potting sheds, glasshouse and polytunnel, all of the Estate’s plants are propagated.
If you are a horticulturalist committed to your career with passion, energy and drive to continue to develop the garden, working closely with the owners and bringing the enthusiasm to work alongside the rewilding team on some incredible conservation projects then this is the opportunity for you!
Applicants must be excellent communicators with a positive attitude towards managing challenges and able to manage a dynamic team and continue to ensure a positive environment. The successful candidate will ideally hold a horticultural qualification and / or experience working on a diverse garden at a Senior level. Experience with the use and basic maintenance of the garden machinery is important to ensure all is kept in good working order. A full driving licence and your own transport are required as the property is located rurally. A DBS will be required.
The accommodation provided is a lovely newly converted granary with 3 bedrooms rent free. The property has a garden and bills including council tax and utilities are the tenant’s responsibility. There are other property options available depending on the successful applicant’s circumstances. Partners and children welcome, pets are to be reviewed.
SALARY: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + Accommodation
LOCATION: Newmarket, Suffolk
JOB No: EC58379
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Gardener / Housekeeper
A self-motivated gardener and a diligent part time housekeeper are sought after to maintain the house and gardens of our client’s main residence in North Yorkshire. The position is open to a Sole Gardener offering 40 hours a week or a professional gardener (40 hours / week) and part-time Housekeepers (hours between 20 – 30 a week – flexible depending on candidate requirements) as a couple.
The mature gardens of the 1-acre main property are made up of large herbaceous, perennial and some annual boarders, lawn, shrubs, hedges and a pond with a water feature. The Gardener will be responsible for the general maintenance of the gardens including planting, weeding, deadheading, pruning, mulching, lawncare, and hedge cutting. As well as general grounds maintenance and care of outdoor furniture.
The gardener will be self-sufficient and excellent at managing their own time. The successful candidate will have good all rounded horticultural knowledge for all areas mentioned above and ideally hold a horticultural qualification. Good lawn care and the ability to operate a range of garden machinery including a ride on mower, strimmer and the usual garden machinery would be advantageous. It would also be beneficial but not essential to hold a PA1 and PA6A pesticide and herbicide spraying licence.
The Housekeeper will be responsible for the maintenance, cleaning and the day to day running of the principal’s 6-bedroom property. This is the primary residence for the couple who have occasional visits from their adult children, so there will be times where the home will need to be prepped for the arrival of guests. Duties will include but not limited to daily cleaning and occasional deep cleaning of the property, changing beds on a regular basis and preparing spare rooms for guests, family laundry and ironing, care of antiques and specialist surfaces throughout the home, identifying any maintenance issues and liaising with appropriate contractors accordingly and stocking the home with appropriate items including coordinating grocery shopping (cooking not essential but would be a bonus).
The ideal couple will have proven experience working together in a similar role offering longevity and checkable references. Due to location, both sides will need to be confident drivers with their own vehicle. The principals travel in which case the couple will be responsible for the security of the property which would also involve pet sitting for the 2 family dogs (spaniels).
Accommodation is provided for the successful applicants as a 2-bedroom off site cottage approximately 5–10 minute drive away from the main property.
SALARY: Gardener: £30,000 – 35,000 depending on if accommodation is required / Housekeeper: £12 / hour
LOCATION: Near Richmond, Yorkshire
JOB No: EC58161
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National Account Manager
National Account Manager required.
Job Ref: M553
A new opportunity has become available for a National Accounts Manager to join an established company specialising in green roof and living wall design and supply. The new Account Manager will be responsible for managing and expanding the existing client base whilst identifying new business opportunities and developing sales strategies to capitalise on them.
The successful candidate will effectively manage and develop strong relationships with existing clients, managing the sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals. The National Account Manager will source new clients actively developing sales strategies, ensuring such strategies are followed up effectively, all sales activity and customer interactions are recorded on the company CRM system, therefore experience with such software would be advantageous. The role will require the postholder to attend industry events to promote the company, but also to network and stay up to date with current industry trends. The successful candidate will meet and ideally exceed sales targets and KPI’s helping the company to grow by increasing sales and promoting their innovative green solutions.
The company has been a market leader in the delivery of innovative green systems for over a decade. The company has a global coverage, with their Head Office based in the Netherlands. This role will focus on UK sales and the successful candidate will work remotely for a large portion of the working week, actively visiting existing and potential clients. There will be a requirement to attend meetings at the company’s Bristol office once a week, with additional visits to the Head office in Holland approximately 4 times each year.
Requirements for this role include:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing or related field.
- At least 5 years management experience in account management, sales or marketing in the B2B sector.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with clients and achieving sales targets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK and the Netherlands.
A passion for sustainability and environmental conservation along with an understanding of the landscaping / horticultural sector would be desirable but not essential. The client welcomes applications from self-motivated and results orientated candidates who have a passion for sustainability and environmental conservation.
If this National Account Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Matthew Parker on 01233 732767 or matthew@horticruitment.com.
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Senior Landscape Architect
Senior Landscape Architect required.
Job Ref: A199
Our client is one of the UK’s leading garden designers that has worked on gardens all around the world, with a considerable portfolio that includes iconic commercial projects and public spaces in London to private and public country estates; and has won 9 RHS Gold medals from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, including 3 Best in Show. Based in Brighton, their team of Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, accomplished Horticulturalists and Garden Designers are a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team allowing them to work across a wide range of scales and cultures. The practice is small enough to enjoy close working relationships with their clients yet large enough to handle complex, longer-term schemes. As a company they thrive on the projects they undertake which are geographically diverse as they are in style; they are a registered practice of the Landscape Institute, and the Principal is a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
The Senior Landscape Architect will direct the delivery of the development, design, and co-ordination of a wide range of private and commercial landscape projects, under the guidance of a team leader or associate.
- Direct the delivery of the companies’ services within budgets, targets and timescales agreed with Line Managers and the Principal.
- Lead, motivate and develop more junior members of the team and contribute to development programs for project team members.
- To assist in the preparation of graphical information for presentations, concept design and detail design, as well as presenting these projects to potential clients from private and public sectors.
- To assist and implement a broad range of landscape projects, liaising with clients and contractors, preparing contract documentation, appointment, and supervision of contractors (including internal teams) and contract administration.
- Responsibility for Construction Design Management and Health & Safety legislation affecting project implementation on projects and be able to take appropriate steps to implement its compliance.
- To promote Landscape Design excellence and enable the company to achieve its objective to lead the field in design.
Essential skills and attributes:
- A degree / MA in Landscape Architecture
- Qualification or experience in Landscape or Garden Design
- CMLI registered or on the Pathway to Chartership.
- Professional experience working in a landscape design studio.
- Good horticultural knowledge is desirable.
- Good construction knowledge is required.
- Dedicated, organised, self-motivated and willing to work on a range of projects.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team.
- Can work under pressure and to the highest standard for project deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in the following software:
- AutoCAD/Vectorworks/BricsCAD
- Enscape
- Keyscape
- Sketch-Up
- Revit / BIM
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- NBS Chorus
What the position offers:
The company offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits to look after their staff and their families; some benefits are dependent on length of service or level or role within the company.
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Income Protection & Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- Private Medical Insurance
- Professional Development
- Membership Fees & study support
- Education
- Cycle to work scheme
Working hours for this role are 40hrs per week 9am-6pm with flexible & hybrid working
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Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager required.
Job Ref: ADV465
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Garden Centre retailer to take management responsibility for the outdoor plant area and shops at our historic and much-loved independent garden centre, Clifton Nurseries in Little Venice, London W9.
We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated, experienced and inspiring retail leader with an eye for detail and a proven track record for delivering positive results, and championing market leading customer experience standards.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Thrive from working in a dynamic boutique garden retail business
- Flourish from being able to use your excellent leadership and sales skills, making good use of your previous retail experience
- Cultivate a positive and enthusiastic environment
- Delight in offering market leading customer service
- Demonstrate your passion for plants; preferably with a recognised horticultural qualification or experience
- Help shape the outdoor plant and shop assortments working alongside our Commercial and Buying Manager
- Grow further your proven experience of inspiring, leading, organising and supporting the Nursery’s overall performance
Reporting to the Commercial and Buying Manager you will be able to demonstrate commercial flair and confidence and you will have a good understanding of the outdoor plant market, garden sundries and current trends. You will be accomplished at working with Buying, Operations and Finance functions and you will have a good track record for developing and motivating both the team and individuals.
The remuneration package £35K to £40K depending on experience, will include everything necessary to attract the ideal candidate including an attractive base salary, bonus potential and pension contributions.
To apply for this position at Clifton Nurseries London, please email a covering letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@clifton.co.uk specifying Nursery Manager, Clifton London as the role you are interested in.
Clifton Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Nursery Manager
REPORTING TO: Commercial and Buying Manager – Clifton Nurseries
PRIME JOB PURPOSE: Inspires, leads, organises, and supports Clifton Nurseries London, ensuring the consistent delivery of key results through behaviours which demonstrate Clifton Nurseries values and principles. Acts as a role model, is responsible for the ongoing development of the nursery team and talent pipeline.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales:
- To ensure the nursery team are focused on and hungry for sales growth and are aware of the budgets and the bestselling stocks
- To drive and deliver inspiring, commercial, current and easy to shop merchandise layouts and displays in a timely and organised manner.
- To advocate and deliver customer service excellence across the team and be recognised as a ‘world class customer service’ retail operation.
- To lead the retail small plant ups operation for the Nursery and to grow sales in this area of the Garden centre and our Landscape and Maintenance departments
- To ensure that the ‘look’ and feel of Clifton Nurseries London, from the opening statement at the nursery entrance through to the pay points, is always of the highest order.
- To work closely with the Commercial and Buying Manager to ensure that the nursery is stocked to the correct level with well maintained premium quality plants and products.
- To ensure that there is a good knowledge of what’s happening in the horticultural and retail market place and how Clifton Nurseries are performing, so that the proposition remains up to date, competitive and differentiated within the market
- To ensure that both Retail and Trade enquiries and orders are efficiently and accurately processed and fulfilled, and that any customer issues or complaints are promptly, courteously, and effectively resolved.
- MEASURE: TO DELIVER AND EXCEED AGREED SALES BUDGETS FOR RETAIL, PLANT UP PROJECTS, INTERNAL AND TRADE CUSTOMERS
Staff:
- To support and lead a strong, professional and competent team, providing inspiration and individual development.
- To ensure effective planning and implementation of tasks within the nursery to deliver the trading targets and objectives set.
- To ensure that new team members are inducted into the business, risk assessments are completed and up to date. Support individual team members training needs and development to maximise their engagement and potential within the business.
- Ensure that the nursery team regularly attend communication meetings and one to one development meetings to continuously develop their knowledge, skills and contribution as a team and individuals.
- Ensure that an annual appraisal is carried out with each member of the nursery team and that progress against personal development objectives is monitored and supported throughout the year
- Ensure that communication channels between Clifton’s Leadership team, selling, buying, administration, finance and landscaping teams are clear and effective.
- Work with the Buying and Commercial Manager, alongside the Assistant Nursery Manager to ensure the retail team are aware of and knowledgeable of the features and benefits of products sold and that regular training sessions are held.
- Ensure nursery payroll costs are within budget.
- Support recruitment of the nursery team according to the needs of the business, placing positive can do attitude high on the wish list.
- MEASURE: GOOD RETENTION OF BEST STAFF, EASE OF RECRUTING THE RIGHT CALIBRE OF STAFF, LOWER SICK ABSENCE FIGURES AND A STAFF TURNOVER BELOW 10%
Stock:
- Ensure that stock is always presented and displayed in a way which inspires, surprises and delights the customer.
- Work closely with the Commercial and Buying Manager and Assistant Nursery Manager to ensure that good stock control and stock availability disciplines are developed and implemented to support the accuracy of the systems information and sales reports to optimise sales potential and to minimise wastage and stock loss.
- To be comfortable with and use on a weekly basis the EPOS reported sales data to grow sales and help minimise stock levels
- Work with the Commercial and Buying Manager to ensure that all stock is properly and promptly checked in, ticketed and put out/away, so that sales are optimised, and EPOS reporting is accurate.
- Assist in the management and maintenance of all retail spaces and stock rooms to ensure a consistently clean, safe and tidy shopping and working environment.
- MEASURE: TOP 20 BEST SELLERS FOR EACH CATEGORY ALWAYS AVAILABLE, AND LAST YEARS SALES CONSITENTLY BEATEN, PLANT WASTAGE TO BE LESS THAN 5%
Other:
- Ensure full nursery team compliance to health and safety procedures at all times in accordance with Clifton’s Health and Safety policy statement.
- Work with the Nursery team to ensure premium care and condition of all retail stock including plants, shrubs and trees.
- Liaise with the on-site catering team to help exceed Clifton’s customer expectations and to flag any issues or concerns.
- Ensure that the nursery team support any events taking place within the nursery and its catering operation with appropriately high standards of presentation and staffing.
Knowledge and Business Critical Behaviours:
- Inspiring and clear leadership pulling upon past experience of leading/managing a team
- Good understanding of Health and Safety in a retail environment
- Understanding seasonal trends of the garden centre
- Understanding the needs of the business
- Having a good understanding of our premium customer profile and competitors
- Ability to organise the introduction of new products
- The ability to work supportively with the team motivating, coaching and developing individuals formally and informally
- Good general horticultural knowledge
- Full driving licence
- Well organised and able to handle pressure
- Administration – must be computer literate and have good working knowledge of Excel
- Results driven
- Honesty and integrity
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