Marketing & Events Manager

Are you a creative and experienced marketing professional ready to take the lead in driving brand growth and customer engagement along with managing a full events programme across the Garden Centre.

Thetford Garden Centre, a long-established independent family-run business, is seeking a passionate and innovative Marketing & Events Manager to oversee and elevate our marketing strategy. With further exciting development plans, we’re looking for someone who brings energy, vision, and a results-driven mindset.

  •  Key Responsibilities
    • Develop and execute a dynamic marketing strategy aligned with brand guidelines
    • Create and manage website content, social media, email campaigns, and visual communications using Adobe Creative Cloud, Meta Business Suite and MailChimp.
    • Develop and manage an exciting events programme across all departments
    • Work closely with the Senior Management Team to boost sales, footfall, and profitability
    • Champion our brand across all customer touchpoints and marketing initiatives
    • Lead promotional efforts across product categories and events

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in marketing, ideally within a retail environment
  • Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite is essential
  • Photography, Videography and editing experience is preferable
  • Strong web and digital content management skills using WordPress
  • Creative flair with a keen eye for design and detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • KPI-focused and confident in collaborating with cross-functional teams

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days holiday
  • Company pension scheme
  • Staff discount and subsidised staff menu
  • Uniform provided
  • Access to welfare support
  • A chance to join a strong, supportive, and forward-thinking team

If you’re ready to bring your marketing talent to a vibrant retail environment with a loyal customer base and growth mindset, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your CV to – julian@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk

Mr Julian Chittock, Thetford Garden Centre, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2RL

Seasonal Weekend Till/Trolley Assistant

Thetford Garden Centre is a long-established independent family business, continually evolving and striving for impeccable retail standards.

Main duties to include:

  • To operate the tills and take payment
  • To manage trollies in the designated trolley park
  • To provide excellent customer service as standard
  • To ensure tills and other areas of the business when required
  • Must be flexible to cover holiday and overtime

Applicants must be confident, enthusiastic and able to learn quickly. You will be a lasting impression to our customers and so you will have a great responsibility to provide a high level of customer service at all times. Retail experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be given.

 Hours of work:

Saturday: 11am – 3.30pm

Sunday: 11am – 3.30pm

CVs to – marie@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk

Thetford Garden Centre, Kilverstone, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2RL