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:

- Supporting the day-to-day running of the garden centre alongside the Manager
- Directly managing the Plant Manager and Indoor Manager
- Leading and motivating the team to deliver excellent customer service and solid commercial results
- Supporting seasonal changes and bringing creative ideas to displays and layouts
- Acting as a keyholder, including opening, closing, and operational responsibilities




- Organising workloads and supporting the team during peak trading periods
- Assisting with ordering, performance analysis, rotas, and stock
- Supporting compliance across health & safety and company procedures

About you:

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

Benefits:

- Be part of a highly regarded and growing group
- Supportive culture with opportunities for career development
- Staff discounts across products and restaurants
- 50% weekend work, providing a good work-life balance

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