Garden Centre Stock Controller and Administrator

We’re all about possibilities. Are you? Affinity Trust has a strong reputation for creating innovative projects enabling adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to enhance life skills and enjoy an invaluable occupation. Located on Englefield Estate, near Theale, Reading and managed by Affinity Trust, Englefield Garden Centre is the home of such a project. We currently have a rare and exciting opportunity available for a Stock Controller and Administrator to join our team at the Garden Centre. As part of this role you will be responsible is assisting with the successful day to day running of the garden centre by processing orders, serving customers, stock control, and being able to liaise with external company representatives. Selling over 150,000 plants a year, Englefield is not only a thriving garden centre but also runs horticultural workshop programmes for the people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The programme engages participants in horticultural activities that promote improved health and wellbeing, increased confidence and enhanced practical and social skills. The group take on a range of activities, including the development of the centre's plants and helping the Garden Centre meet the demands of an increasing customer base.