British Garden Centres
Regional Garden Centre Manager
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Location: Essex & Surrounding Area
Contract type: Permanent.
Hours: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 45 Hours per Week Including Weekends
At British Garden Centres, not only do we aim to deliver a great experience in our Centres, but we go above and beyond in creating an exceptional customer service experience too.
We are looking for a Regional Garden Centre Manager to join our forward-thinking team. Working with the Garden Centre this is a high-volume environment with a fast turnaround.
The successful candidate should have proven Regional Managerial experience.
A highly motivated hands-on individual that has a passion for exceptional retail standards, driving sales & great customer service
Must be able to motivate a team of managers and supervisors to work efficiently & effectively in order to meet deadlines.
The role is Multi-Garden Centre Sites in Essex & surrounding area.
As a Regional Garden Centre Manager, you will manage, lead, inspire and develop an amazing team and ensuring all customers have a great in-store experience.
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What We Offer
Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
Rate of pay negotiable depending on experience.
Skills Required
- Experience as an Area or multi-site manager in a busy high-volume retailer
- The ability to identify and build strong people and teams.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen -managing multiple P & L accounts.
- Positive and strong communicator and skilled motivated people manage. Adept at succession planning and performance management.
- A solution-orientated thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
- High standards and a keen eye for detail.
- A positive and outgoing personality and outlook.
- The ability to prioritize and manage your own time. Passion and drive to succeed and deliver results.
- IT literate and able to comply with systems and processes.
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Duties
- Manage and support the Garden Centre Managers in your region.
- Provide leadership, direction motivation, and organization.
- Oversee recruitment of staff in your region.
- Ensure that costs, budgets, labour, and stock are in line.
- Troubleshoot and prioritize tasks.
- Report to the Group Operations Director and attend meetings to discuss performance.
- Inspire the teams to deliver excellent service and consistent results.
- Implement and work to company targets and KPIs.
- Maintain company system and procedures.
If you would like to join our family-run business and bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.
How To Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to: Sanjay Dhap Operations Manager sdhap@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close –Tuesday 4th August 2026
If you’re application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you.
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