Assistant Gardener at The Gardening Gent
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Position Overview & Specifications
WHEN WE STARTED
In October 2020 James Field launched 'The Gardening Gent' - a new gardening business based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex - on hand to help clients as often as they need it. Since its beginnings, it has grown fast and now has a regular client roster to be proud of throughout West and East Sussex.
WHAT WE DO?
We are a residential gardening company who are lucky to have clients, not simply one-off customers. Predominately working within significantly large and established gardens, we offer reliable and regular support to our clients with knowledge and standards of which we remain proud. Our expertise lie in the maintaining and development of medium to low level work within bedding, lawns and only internal hedging
Whether a new build garden, neglected garden, or a kept garden, The Gardening Gent offers:
Soft landscaping - Seasonal pruning - Planting - Weed control - Leaf control - Hedge trimming - Lawn mowing & lawn care
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR?
Green fingers and gardening knowledge are welcome for this role. We are recruiting for a gardener with an understanding of plants. The role is far more than looking after grass and hedging - largely carrying out flower bed creation and maintenance.
WHY 'THE GARDENING GENT'?
We are flying the flag for traditional residential gardening. Founded upon the pillars of building long lasting relationships with all our clients, we are seeking to raise the standards and profile of gardening. It is our intention to maintain a garden throughout the seasons, and we would love you to play a significant part in this.
The opportunity within this role is genuine, and the plans in place will lead to greater responsibility as the business continues to grow.
We are seeking a gardener to work alongside James Field (Founder), initially on a self-employed basis but with genuine opportunity as the business progresses.
Offering a supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment - come dig in!
When filling in your application, please provide a short covering letter explaining why you would make a good candidate for this position. This small task makes a huge difference to how your application is received. Thank you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Haywards Heath, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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 at The Gardening Gent roles across The Gardening Gent'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 £12 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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