Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager | Northampton

Hours: Full-time, 50% Weekends

Salary: DOE

A well-established, family-run garden centre group are looking for a deputy manager to help with the day-to-day running of one of their sites.

Working closely with the garden centre manager, you'll manage the plant & indoor manager while supporting a sizeable team in daily operations. No two days are the same in this fast-paced role, so if you enjoy leading people and being hands-on in a busy garden centre, keeping standards high, then this could be just the role!

The Role:

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• Supporting the day-to-day running of the garden centre alongside the Manager
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• Directly managing the Plant Manager and Indoor Manager
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• Leading and motivating the team to deliver excellent customer service and strong commercial results
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• Supporting seasonal changes and bringing creative ideas to displays and layouts
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• Acting as a keyholder, including opening, closing, and operational responsibilities
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• Organising workloads and supporting the team during peak trading periods
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• Assisting with ordering, performance analysis, rotas, and stock
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• Supporting compliance across health & safety and company procedures
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About you:

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• Previous experience working within a garden centre or DIY retail environment
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• Some horticultural knowledge or interest is preferred
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• Commercial awareness with an understanding of stock, sales, and admin
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• A passion for retail and customer service
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• People skills with the ability to motivate and organise a team
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Benefits:

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• Be part of a highly regarded and growing group
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• Supportive culture with opportunities for career development
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• Staff discounts across products and restaurants
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• 50% weekend work, providing a good work-life balance
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If you're interested in knowing more, please reach out to for a confidential chat.