Position: Horticultural Manager Location: Brighton Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, long-standing independent garden centre group with a strong reputation for quality, customer service, and horticultural standards.The business operates a larger, evolving site and is currently undergoing a significant refit and expansion across multiple departments. They are seeking a Horticultural Manager to take full responsibility for the plant area. This role is ideal for a strong people manager with a genuine interest in plants who enjoys a hands-on environment and wants real ownership within a growing operation.Formal horticultural qualifications are desirable but not essential for the position. The roleAs Horticultural Manager, you will lead and develop the plant department, managing a team of approximately 10 staff while maintaining high standards across plant quality, presentation, and customer engagement. Key responsibilities include:Full management of the plant area, ensuring excellent standards, strong availability, and commercial performance.Leading, motivating, and developing a team of around 10 staff within a large plant department.Stock control, ordering, and replenishment, with careful planning around seasonality and space constraints.Providing knowledgeable, professional horticultural advice and delivering outstanding customer service.Working closely with the owners / senior management, particularly during ..... full job details .....