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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

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Front of House Server – Lime Kiln Kitchen

This role is Full Time.

Main duties to include:

  • General catering duties
  • Providing good customer service
  • To maintain a clean and safe working environment

Applicants must be confident, enthusiastic and able to learn quickly. Minimum of 1 years serving/catering experience is essential.

Weekend availability is essential.

 

Please send your CV to: Juan Fursse – juan@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk

Thetford Garden Centre, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2RL

 

Here at Thetford Garden Centre, we’re working to create a more diverse, inclusive team that will bring skills, energy, & enthusiasm to our workplace.

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Sous Chef – Lime Kiln Kitchen

This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to join an established business with an in-house, public facing restaurant, working alongside the Head Chef in heading up the kitchen operation. Serving fresh, locally sourced produce in both Lime Kiln Kitchen and Norfolk Pizza Co., you will have a passion for good food and consistently high standards.

 

Key Skills Required:

  • Experience gained working as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in busy commercial catering or restaurant operations
  • Creativity – the ability to create new menus with a hands on approach and eye for detail
  • Running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
  •  An understanding of legislation and compliance
  • A positive, can-do attitude

 

What we offer:

  •  Competitive Salary
  • Sociable hours
  • Tip share
  • Career progression
  • Employee discount
  • Pension
  • Paid holiday

 

CVs and Cover Letter to – james@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk

Mr. James Feuer

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

 

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Machinery Assistant – Thetford Garden Centre

If you are forward thinking, enthusiastic, technically minded, and a real team player, with experience in retail then we would love to hear from you. Experience in machinery is desired but not essential.
Main Duties to include:
  • Work closely with the team and build a strong rapport with your colleagues
  • To support the line manager with the strategic development of the Machinery department
  • To drive sales and profitability of the department through inversion and fantastic customer service
  • To ensure retail standards are always at their best and inline with our values as a business
  • To ensure all administrative duties are carried out and maintained within a reasonable time frame
  • To make sure efficient processes are in place to guarantee consistency across the department
  • To keep up to date with all current legislations and trends within the marketplace
  • To work with the engineer to push servicing and repairs in our workshop with strategic planning and impeccable customer service
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role will include working alternative weekends.

 

To Apply – Please send a copy of your CV to: Mr Laurie Dolby

Senior Internal Gardening & Outdoor Living Manager

Thetford Garden Centre

Kilverstone, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2RL

T: 01842 763267

E:laurie@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk

 

Here at Thetford Garden Centre, we’re working to create a more diverse, inclusive team that will bring skills, energy, & enthusiasm to our workplace.

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Valentine’s Dining 2024

Menu for the Evening

Lime Kiln Kitchen’s Valentine’s Day Menu has arrived! 💕
Book early to avoid disappointment! Our delectable 3-course menu will be specially served this Valentine’s Day, 14th February from 6pm.
Booking is essential so please call 01842 763267 to book and pre-order your dishes. You can also book in-store at our Customer Information desk.
Payment is taken on booking.

Valentines Afternoon Tea

Dazzle your loved one with our delightful Valentine’s Afternoon Tea for Two!
Dine a delicious selection of freshly made sandwiches, triple chocolate scones with raspberry jam, cheese scones with cream cheese and chutney, all complete with chocolate dipped strawberries, homemade strawberry shortbread and more…
Available from Saturday 10th to Wednesday 14th February, 12pm – 4.30pm*. No need to book.
£37.99
*Served Sunday 11th, 12pm until 3.30pm