Job description. Applications between 07763485638. 01291 691186. [email protected] Please email CV application or phone Christine for more information House-keeper/Gardener. Court Robert. Tregare. Raglan. 20 hrs per week. £12,880 per year. (Could be job share)
Court Robert is an art venue, with a gallery and Sculpture Gardens open to the public. As well as the residence of Artist Alex Brown and Sculptor Christine Baxter. The public spaces, gallery, gardens, and courtyard are to be kept clean, weeded, mowed as well as seasonal planting. So, experience as a gardener will be essential. There will also be cleaning and housework in the house. This role relies on self-motivation and planning your own time depending on the weather, time of year, and priority of the task. A budget for plants and other gardening equipment will be available and you will be expected to research and order necessary materials from this budget. There is a greenhouse and a small vegetable plot. So general familiarity with the internet and administration would be useful. In the winter months, if the weather is poor, indoor maintenance such as painting and spring cleaning will be prioritised. Cleaning and housekeeping, which includes the washing of bedding, the making of beds, cleaning windows, washing up, ordering cleaning materials, purchasing and ordering for the freezer and pantry, tidying, taking care of indoor plants. Your own car is essential, we are not near any public transport. We are two miles from Raglan Village. Hours can be flexible but would prefer between 10 - 3 but 4 hours per day, Tuesday to Saturday. Some Saturdays can be swapped for Mondays by agreement. References required. Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Permanent Pay: £12,880.00 per year
work experience:
are you hoping to have a career in creative arts? do you need inspiration for your future career? why not do work experience with christine baxter and her team to really get to grips with the art community.
your daily tasks would include mould maintenance, preparing sculptures for customers, stone, iron and bronze resin casting. you can even sit with christine's assistant, megan, and learn about the business side of things too! if this is something you are interested in, please email us with a short description about yourself and why you'd like this opportunity. we look forward to hearing from you!
past candidates have gone on to do illustration and prop-making at college.
want to discuss something? Call the office on 01291 691186. or Call Christine on 07763485638