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SalaryCoach House Retreat Centre Manager
Contract: Full time permanent, 37.5 hrs per week,
About the role
We are looking for a well-organised, calm and flexible person to join our team. We are a registered charity caring for the historic Grade 1 listed Sharpham House and Estate on the banks of the River Dart near to Totnes. At the heart of the Sharpham Trust ethos is our desire to build a more mindful, compassionate and environmentally sustainable world. We connect people with nature and foster mindfulness and well-being through our programme of retreats, mindfulness courses, public events, outdoor learning and the arts.
The Trust has invested £1.6 million converting the stable yard behind Sharpham House in to a new Retreat Centre which is now entering its third year. This role oversees the operation of the centre which offers weekly retreats together with some external hires. The centre has an ecological focus with retreatants spending some time each day connecting to nature by doing mindful work in our gardens or on the wider estate. Most weeks follow the model we have successfully developed at our Barn Retreat with Volunteer Coordinators living on site for up to a year and facilitating the retreats under the guidance of the Manager, with some additional input from external leaders. The Coach House also hosts some external groups running their own programmes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that participants have a safe and rewarding experience during their retreat and for supporting the Volunteer Coordinators so that retreats run smoothly. As such, the Manager will not be leading the retreats but rather they will set the framework for the retreats and interact with retreatants when needed. The Manager will be supported by various members of the Trust Staff team who are responsible for: programming, finance, marketing, bookings, health and safety, property management, gardening and catering. The Trust is governed by a board of volunteer Trustees who set the overall direction and strategy. The Volunteer Coordinators will also be supported by a cook and gardeners who will help oversee the daily retreatant activities.
You will benefit from being part of the community at The Trust, an organisation which has seen significant growth in recent 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.
To find out more visit our website https://www.sharphamtrust.org/mindfulness-at-sharpham
About you
This is a role for someone who is well organised with excellent communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative, as part of a small team. You will have a passion for connecting people to the natural world and be able to manage multiple priorities and always achieve high standards. You will need significant experience of mindfulness meditation and a personal mindfulness practice as well as people and project management skills. Flexibility and a sense of humour will be vital.
Apply
To apply, please complete our application form attached and return to admin@sharphamtrust.org
Closing Date: Wednesday 7th February 5pm
Interviews: Friday 23rd February
