Gardener

Salary: £26,100 – £29,600

Part Time

Location: Firle, BN8 6LL

Closing Date: 23.08.2026

Summary

The Gardener will support the Head Gardener in maintaining the gardens and outdoor spaces at Charleston’s Firle and Lewes sites.

This is a varied role covering the care, presentation and day-to-day management of Charleston’s gardens and outdoor areas. It would suit an experienced gardener who can balance practical horticultural work with public-facing responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in heritage gardening and horticulture, alongside enthusiasm for contemporary, environmentally sensitive practices. They should be comfortable working outdoors in all weather, have good horticultural knowledge, and work well as part of a friendly team.

The role includes working in public areas throughout the year. Experience of supporting or supervising volunteers would be useful.

Reporting to: Head Gardener

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,100 to £29,600 pro rata

Hours: 28 hours per week (equivalent to 4 days). Some evening and weekend work will be required

Location: Primarily Charleston in Firle (BN8 6LL) however some work will be required at Charleston in Lewes (BN7 1FB)

harleston is committed to equal and equitable opportunities, and to becoming a workforce that represents the diversity of our community. We positively encourage applications from Disabled people, Global Majority people, and working-class people, as people from these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Application deadline: Sunday 23 August, 2026

Interviews: w/c 31 August 2026 at Charleston in Firle, BN8 6LL

To apply, please email a covering letter of no more than 2 pages detailing how you meet the person specification, along with a CV to jobs@charleston.org.uk

Alternatively, you can submit a link to an audio or video file that details how you meet the person specification, with an overview of your professional experience and skills. This should be no more than 10 minutes.