Village Steward - Bruton, Somerset

£ 12 per hour plus fantastic benefits for over 21s

£11 per hour plus fantastic benefits for under 21s

24 hours per week - exact days and hours can be discussed

A full driving license is required for this role

We are recruiting for our diverse and exciting role of Village Steward to aid with the maintenance of land within the local villages, build and maintain local relationships and be a diligent custodian of the Estate.

Your role

Joining our existing Estate team, this role will play a huge part in our engagement with our local communities. You will:

• Improve and maintain the appearance of all Estate owned assets within our neighbouring villages - including maintaining footpaths, verges, drains and ponds and reporting concerns to relevant people within the Estate.
• Help improve interaction and relations with local communities, conversing on a daily basis and acting as an ambassador for the Estate

Skills and Experience needed

• Ability to work independently, taking initiative when needed and paying close attention to details
• A confident communicator who enjoys the opportunity to meet new people, strike up a rapport with neighbours and build positive relationships.
• Experience of landscape maintenance tasks including grass cutting, strimming, weeding, clearance etc.
• Full and clean UK driving license.
• PA1 & PA6 certificates desirable.
• Trailer licence desirable
• Basic machinery maintenance knowledge

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme "Newt Awards" with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

Who are we? - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.