Vacancies

Assistant House Manager

We are looking for a well-organised and flexible person to join our team.

This role is vital to the effective and smooth running of the organisation. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of Sharpham House under the guidance of the House Manager, coordinating the team of housekeepers, cooks and caretaker.

You will liaise closely with our retreat leaders and external groups who hire the facilities, plus you will be involved in the delivery of weddings at Sharpham House.

This is a varied role, within a small team, in an organisation that has seen significant growth in the last three years and is looking to be more outward facing in the pursuit of its charitable objectives. There can be no better environment to work in than the one offered at Sharpham.

Click here to download the Job Description

To apply, click here to download the Application Form

Once completed, return to [email protected]

Closing date: Thursday 19 July

Interviews: Thursday 26 July

Mindful-in-Nature Project and Volunteer Coordinator

We are looking for a well-organised and flexible person to join our team.

The Trust has been successful in an application to the Big Lottery Fund Reaching Communities programme and an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as the Mindful-In-Nature Project and Volunteer Coordinator.

Mindful-in-Nature is a new four-year project that aims to improve the well-being, skills, resilience and life chances of people in recovery from mental health-related difficulties. It will achieve this through offering experiences using mindfulness-based approaches and nature connection activities, sometimes referred to as eco-therapy.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who works well in a small team, has excellent project management skills and experience of coordinating programmes of work designed to engage vulnerable groups. You will also ideally have experience of Mindfulness and have worked in the field of outdoor learning and nature connection.

This is a 4-year role for someone who is well organised with excellent communication skills and the ability to work on his or her own initiative. 

Click here to download the Job Description

To apply, click here to download the Application Form

Once completed, return to [email protected]

Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 19 July

Interviews: Wednesday 25 July

Apprentice Gardener 

We are looking for an apprentice gardener to work alongside our head gardener within our walled, ornamental and woodland gardens. This is a role for someone who is dedicated, well organised with excellent communication skills and the ability to work on his or her own initiative, as part of a small team. The role is being offered alongside a level 2 amenity horticultural qualification which takes place at South Devon College with a placement at Sharpham.

This year long position is a wonderful opportunity to train in horticulture and gain a qualification in a stunning setting.

To apply:

Click here to download the Job Description

To apply, click here to download the Application Form

Once completed, return to [email protected]

Closing Date: 5^th August 2018

Interviews: Monday 13^th August 2018

Occasional cooks/chefs wanted

We occasionally require self-employed vegetarian cooks/chefs to provide meals for our guests on our residential courses and retreats.

The numbers of participants for catering vary from 12 to 40+. If you are interested please contact Denise Scribbins, House Manager on 01803 732842 or email [email protected]

Volunteers

We are always recruiting volunteers to help in the maintenance of Sharpham House and grounds and within the Sharpham Archive, sharing the benefits of this venue, its history and its setting.

Click here to read more about how you can get involved in volunteering at Sharpham, or email [email protected]