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Horticulture Nursery Manager

Surrey

£DOE

Ready to be a part of a business that is continually growing?

Want to bring your commercial nursery experience into a business known for quality and innovation?

Want to be part of one of the UK's most recognised names in plants and horticulture?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business with a reputation for quality and innovation.

What's in it for you?

A full-time, permanent position with a respected horticultural brand
Competitive salary and benefits package
Autonomy to shape processes and implement improvements.
Collaborative working with experienced teams across retail, stock control and quality.
Career development and support from senior management
A role that combines people leadership, horticulture, and operational excellenceThe Role

You'll work closely with the General Manager and Operations Manager, playing a key role in the next phase of development at this established nursery.

As the Nursery Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day nursery operations and leading a team to ensure the smooth running of plant maintenance, presentation, and dispatch.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and motivating the nursery team, ensuring efficient workflows and clear communication.
Overseeing irrigation, feeding, trimming, and pest and disease management across a wide range of crops
Organising and monitoring spray programmes and cultural care schedules
Working closely with technical, operations, and stock control teams to meet production and dispatch targets.
Maintaining high standards of plant quality, presentation, and site organisation
Ensuring compliance with company policies, health and safety procedures, and crop protection regulations
Supporting seasonal planning and workload allocation, ensuring the team is resourced effectively.
Driving consistency and continuous improvement across all areas of nursery managementThis is a practical, people-focused role. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven nursery environment.

About You

Strong background in commercial nursery production, growing, or operations, looking to move or step up into a Nursery Management role.
Confident people manager with experience leading and developing teams.
Solid understanding of plant husbandry, crop maintenance, and pest and disease control
Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise in a busy, changing environment.
Comfortable managing processes, planning workloads, and maintaining records.
IT literate (Excel and Word essential)
Full UK driving licence
Flexible with weekend work on a rota basisWhat's Next?

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