Gardener
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Biscuit Factory is an art gallery and events space in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle.
We are seeking a Gardener to manage and maintain our planting schemes. This is suited to someone with gardening experience, but who may be looking for a slower paced role.
Hours: 15 hours per week, flexible (around events commitments)
Rate: £11.50 per hr
Start date: June
Main areas of responsibility:
- The Garden Room (opening in coming months) is a purpose built orangery that hosts a variety of tropical plants and trees and will be used for private hire.
- Across the building we have living walls and potted trees.
- The cafe terrace - external south facing terrace with wall planting.
- Small area of external landscape maintenance
We have automatic watering systems in place, but the planting requires regular maintenance, pruning, weeding and tidying to ensure they are all looking at their best. Particularly ahead of private hire events in The Garden Room.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 07/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Gardener roles across The Biscuit Factory's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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