Assistant Gardener
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Position Overview & Specifications
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The Sharpham Trust are able to offer a unique opportunity within the Garden Team to assist in all aspects of managing an organic kitchen garden, ornamental garden, lawns, woodland and orchards. You will contribute and build upon a range of skills from growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers, crop planning to sowing, cultivation, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, mowing, strimming, pruning, clearing, garden maintenance and irrigation. The Assistant Gardener will support retreatants who will be working in the gardens on a daily basis carrying out a variety of tasks as part of their mindfulness retreat. We also host Garden Trainees on 12-month placements who receive training from the Apricot Centre.
About you
This is a role for someone who is well organised with excellent communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative, as part of a small team. Previous experience as below is expected, but training will also be provided. You will have an interest in sustainable food growing as well as flexibility and a sense of humour. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, practical and willing to learn and contribute to a hard working team.
An interest in the Trust’s charitable work and mindfulness would also be an advantage. Staff are able to access the Trust’s programme of mindfulness courses and retreats.
For this role you will need to be able to travel to Sharpham House which is not served by public transport.
Apply
To apply, please complete our application form attached and return to admin @sharphamtrust.org
Closing Date: 9am 9th March
Interviews: w/c 20th March
Start Date: April
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,198.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Totnes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 09/03/2023
Expected start date: 17/04/2023
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 Assistant Gardener roles across The Sharpham Trust'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 £23,198 - £23,198 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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