Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Manager- Lower Morden Garden Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Lower Morden Garden Centre.

Are you passionate about garden leisure, the festive magic of Christmas, or creating beautiful home outdoor spaces? Whether it’s helping customers enjoy the outdoors, building and displaying garden furniture, or designing inspiring festive displays, we’re looking for enthusiastic team members who take pride in maintaining high retail standards.

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

Why Join Us?

At Lower Morden 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.

Lower Morden is part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK's largest Garden Centre Group by 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!

We cater to AB1 customers, offering inspirational retailing with a point of difference: style, emotion, and innovation for the home and garden, while delivering exceptional customer service.

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

About You:

The ideal candidate will be:

• Immaculately presented, professional, and friendly

• Passionate about Outdoor Leisure, Christmas, and furniture 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

• Build, display, and maintain garden furniture to inspire customers

• Create eye-catching festive 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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