In This Issue
Blue Diamond makes it 19 with Coton Cambridge
Bumper sales at the start of December
HTA members ratify new board members at AGM
GCA announce festive display winners
Castle Gardens is the shining star in national Christmas competition
Online sales of garden products in the UK have doubled since 2011
Festive cheer as Tong picks up regional award
Students dig deep to breathe new life into community
Stewarts bosses meet up with team from new centre
Marlows unveils new look after first phase of £1m redevelopment
Winter Wonderland Grotto is star attraction at revamped garden centre
HTA seeks support for second industry exhibit at Chelsea
GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards get underway
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'Green' energy producer switches focus to plant food production
Plant Centre Manager
Garden Centre Manager
Retail Plant Centre Senior Supervisor
Product Merchandisers
Senior Plant Centre Retail Manager (Leicestershire)
Plant Centre Supervisor (Leicestershire)
Horticultural / Plantarea Manager (Wiltshire)
Wholesale Nursery Growing Supervisor (Herefordshire)
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Crest continues to grow with new appointments
Garden products are a Christmas gift for sales
Tree decorations dominate Christmas sales
It's carry on gardening for compost sales
Plants sales grow faster than Christmas
Future RHS London Shows to be bigger, better and help fund apprentices
SBM Life Science recruits New Territory Manager for the South East
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
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All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
Casual Dining releases its initial exhibitor list for 2017
Situations Vacant
Plant Centre Manager
 
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Garden Centre Manager
 
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Retail Plant Centre Senior Supervisor
 
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Product Merchandisers
Salary: £22,000+
 
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Senior Plant Centre Retail Manager (Leicestershire)
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
 
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Plant Centre Supervisor (Leicestershire)
Salary: £18,000 - £24,000
 
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Horticultural / Plantarea Manager (Wiltshire)
Salary: £18,000 - £22,000
 
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Wholesale Nursery Growing Supervisor (Herefordshire)
Salary: £20,000 - £30,000
 
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Retail Plant Centre Senior Supervisor

Coles Nurseries have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Plant Centre Senior Supervisor to assist in the day to day operation of Coles Plant Centre. (Weekend Duty
Manager).

The applicants will preferably have Garden Centre management experience, the ability to work with and develop a team, be forward thinking and interested in joining a business established over 100
years and one of the largest wholesale nurseries in the UK.

The business has plans to develop the Plant Centre in the future, and would like the applicants to be part of that process. Both roles are an opportunity for someone to make a real difference
and grow their career in retail management. Salary will be appropriate for the position.

Reporting to The Plant Centre Manager.

Responsibilities (initial guidelines)
• To work with Steve Myatt and Joy Lamb (Garden Retail Success) in developing the business in
the Making it Happen programme.
• To work with the Manager to ensure the smooth running of the Plant Centre and the quality of
products offered both dry and green.
• To provide cover for the Manager when on days off or leave/sickness.
• To work with Plant Centre assistants ensuring that set tasks are completed to satisfaction, and
support the team where needed.
• To work with the team to ensure the site is clean, tidy and well presented at all times.
• Ensure the staff team are well presented and timely with attendance.
• To assist the Manager with cash handling, ordering systems and invoices, plus any additional
paperwork required.
• Ensure deliveries are checked and that inward delivery systems are adhered to, and claims for
breakages/short deliveries are made immediately.
• To assist with purchasing where required, and discuss with the Manager any stock issues you
are concerned about.
• Always discuss any areas that you feel could be improved with the Manager.
• Remind the team of holiday date embargoes, and be aware of Health and Safety issues around
the Centre
• Any additional duties for the benefit of The Business.

Please send your applications including your CV and references to:
Mr J Coles
James Coles & Sons (Nurseries) Ltd
624 Uppingham Road, Thurnby, Leicester LE7 9QB

recruitment@colesnurseries.co.uk

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