Assistant Department Manager

2 weeks ago


Badshot Lea, United Kingdom Squires Garden Centres Full time

**About Us**

We are Squires Garden Centres, a family-owned group of garden centres based in Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex, and Berkshire. Our purpose is to create a happy work environment where our staff can grow and develop.

We are committed to growing our business and promoting the highest standards in horticulture, catering, and retail.

**Our Values**

We believe in creating a positive and supportive work environment that encourages our staff to grow and develop. We strive to provide excellent customer service, promote high standards in horticulture, catering, and retail, and support the local community.

**Rewards & Benefits**

  • Employee Discount: 50% in Restaurants and 20% in Garden Centre on joining, increasing to 25% after 2 years' service and 30% after 5 years' service.
  • Holiday (including bank holidays): 5.6 weeks on joining increasing to 6.2 weeks after 2 years' service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service.
  • Bonus: We reward our employees with a non-contractual bonus at Christmas, based on the profit of the company.
  • Pension: We offer a Defined Contribution Pension Plan to new employees.
  • Attendance: After one year's service, if you have worked for a full financial year and have 100% attendance, one day holiday (pro-rata) will be added to your holiday grant as a 'Thank you'.
  • Made A Difference Scheme (M.A.D): A reward scheme for team members who make a difference to our business through outstanding customer service.
  • Learning & Development: You can look forward to a wealth of learning opportunities that will enhance and develop you with the skills and confidence you need.
  • Birthday: After 6 months service if your birthday falls on your contracted day to work, you can leave work early (holiday policy rules apply). If you have 2 years service on your birthday, you will receive a £25 gift voucher.
  • Cycle2work scheme: After 1 year's service, a government initiative which offers a saving on new cycling equipment.
  • Child's first day at school: After 1 year's service come in late and go home early on your child's first day of school life.
  • RHS Membership or a Tree/Shrub: After 1 year's service Squire's employees can choose either one tree or shrub to plant each year up to the value of £50 retail on the anniversary of your engagement.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): After 2 years service employees are eligible to join an EAP that gives them access to wellbeing resources.
  • Retirement: After 15 years service if you are retiring and have over 15 years service, your contracted hours will be reduced by a fifth but your pay will remain the same for your final 3 months.
  • Free Parking: Available to all employees in designated parking areas on our site.

We estimate the salary for this position to be around £24,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience.



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