Job description
Gosport, Hampshire

Full time, permanent

Salary: £30-32k per annum depending on experience

Our client, Your Local Garden Centre Group Ltd, is a family run group of garden centres based in Hampshire, Warwickshire and West Sussex. They are offering everything their clients can possibly need and want for their garden plus an exciting day out experience that appeals to a wider family audience.

For their premium destination, Alver Valley Garden Centre in Gosport, they are now seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Manager – you will be responsible for looking after the entire site, including inside and outside retail areas and overseeing the catering aspect of the business. Managing the day-to-day operation of the garden centre site, you will maximise profitable sales while maintaining health and safety standards.

Assistant Manager, the role:
• Ensuring that all customers are treated in a courteous and efficient manner and receiving a high standard of service at all times (including responding to customer issues)
• Collaborating with Assistants and Managers to achieve the best work efficiency and focus – as per instructions by the Garden Centre Manager
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses amongst the retail team, assisting in the training and motivation of individuals
• Making sure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and that all matters affecting Health & Safety at Work are carried out in accordance with regulations
• Creating a safe working environment within the centre for employees, concessionaires, customers and visitors
• Looking after all equipment used within the shop operation (maintenance and security)
• Helping with the security of all company property on-site
• Managing and forecasting stock levels and requirements
• Maintaining an awareness of market trends
• Providing input into the design, layout and stocking of the garden centre site

Assistant Manager, the person:
• Previous experience within a similar role and environment would be ideal
• Good organisational skills and a keen attention to detail
• Excellent motivator with plenty of enthusiasm
• Strong managerial skills
• Professional, but friendly and approachable
• Astonishing customer service skills
• Independent, motivated and self-driven
• Team player who keeps a positive and helpful attitude
• Consistent and methodical under pressure

Assistant Manager, the benefits:
• Opportunity to work in a well-funded and successful development and within friendly and supportive team
• Very competitive salary
• Permanent contract of employment
• 28 days of Annual Leave
• Onsite parking

This is a permanent, full-time role. Alver Valley Garden Centre Ltd is open 7 days a week, daytime only and you will be required to work every other weekend.

Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Your Local Garden Centre Group Ltd in providing HR and Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.