Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Manager- Newbridge Nurseries

Position: Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Manager
Location: Newbridge Nurseries
Hours: Full-Time, 42.5 hours a week, including alternate weekends
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has recently arisen at our Newbridge Nurseries Garden Centre.

Are you passionate about garden leisure or the festive magic of Christmas? Whether it’s helping customers enjoy the outdoors or creating inspiring displays, we’re looking for enthusiastic team members this season who take pride in maintaining high retail standards.

Why Join Us?

At Newbridge Nurseries Garden Centre, we’re more than just a garden centre — we’re a community of gardening and retail enthusiasts dedicated to excellence, innovation, and providing our customers with an unforgettable shopping experience.

Newbridge Nurseries is also part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK's largest Garden Centre Group in terms of turnover, having grown from £187 million in 2019 to over £400 million in 2025.

With 52 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, we are constantly evolving and expanding, and we want YOU to grow with us!

Our target demographic is AB1 customers, and we attract this calibre of customer by offering inspirational retailing with a point of difference: style, emotion, and innovation for the home and garden, whilst providing exceptional customer service.

Our Managing Director, Alan Roper, has headed up the Group since 1999, and we pride ourselves on our exceptional staff retention and in empowering our staff to reach their full potential and enjoy a rewarding career.

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional and unique retail experience.

About you

The ideal candidate will be:

• Immaculately presented, professional, and friendly

• Passionate about Outdoor Leisure and Christmas products

• Experienced in retail management, with a proven track record of leading a team and driving sales

• Customer-focused, polite, and outgoing, always putting the customer first

• Highly organised with an excellent eye for detail

• Motivated and proactive, able to lead a team and manage daily operations effectively

• Confident in merchandising, stock management, and creating inspiring displays

• Flexible and willing to work alternate weekends to support the business

What You’ll Do

• Order, merchandise, and manage stock, including slow-moving items

• Create inspiring displays and ensure POS materials are to standard

• Maintain retail standards and a tidy shop floor

• Assist customers with advice, orders, and carry-to-car service

• Deputise opening/closing and organise your team’s daily and weekly tasks

• Follow action points from reports, floor-walks, and HO guidelines

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and staff discount

• Training and development opportunities

• A friendly, supportive environment where your skills are valued

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