Co-head Gardener

**Job Overview**
We have a unique opportunity for a Co-Head Gardener at The Sharpham Trust and are looking for a well-organised and flexible person to join the team

This role is vital to the effective and smooth running of the gardens within the Trust. You will be responsible for the planning and management of the gardens at Sharpham House, ensuring they are well cared for.

Our garden team maintain a walled kitchen garden, ornamental borders, lawns, woodland and orchards using organic methods.

You will also oversee our horticultural trainees who are here on 12-month placements, a weekly volunteering session as well as retreatants from our Coach House retreat centre in horticultural activities in this hands-on role.

**Main Purpose of the Role**
- To manage the operation and development of the ornamental and the production gardens on the estate.
- Managing volunteers, trainees and staff who work in the gardens
- Facilitate retreatants who spend time volunteering in the gardens

**Key Objectives and Responsibilities**
- To efficiently carry out the planning and implementation of the programme of work for the ornamental gardens at Sharpham House
- To plan and manage the growing of food in our kitchen gardens
- Manage and support staff, trainees and volunteers
- Work to a budget
- Manage Health and Safety
- Be involved in development planning

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,448.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Gardening: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/09/2024