Re: It's not even 1000 per month

Dear [redacted],

It was really lovely to meet you today.

After our conversation I went and caught up with Paula Ellis (CG Assistant Shop Manager) and Sofia Arrieta in HR to make a plan going forward. I have also since updated the CG Shop Manager Sergei, whom you didn't meet — however will tomorrow.

As mentioned at this stage we do not have a specific role in mind — however we are always keen to welcome those who understand the brand and who wish to be part of the Petersham team.

I know you are eager to work more amongst our marketing/events department — however at this time we do not have a paid position with them. This may change when our current 'Marketing Trainee' Alfredo goes back to uni at the end of the year.

Francesco however mentioned today, that he is keen for you to get to know us by joining the shop team in Covent Garden. Helpfully, they are looking for seasonal sales staff to assist up to the end of December as we move to our peak Christmas season.

I have thought over all we discussed today and would like to run the following proposal by you — which is a compromise over what we can offer and what you possibly want to get involved with.

From now until end of the December we can offer 3 paid days/shifts in the CG shop. This would be paid at an hourly rate of E8.50 and I would put you in touch with Sergei the Shop Manager to coordinate your rota — I believe they offer three different shift patterns:

Early Shift 9.30am – 5.30pm
Medium Shift 11am – 7pm
Late Shift 12.30pm - 8.30pm

For the other two days per week, we could offer an internship type role (covering travel expenses/ offering lunch etc) — whereby you would spend time either with the buying and merchandising team (coordinated through our Head of Buying Tara) or within marketing/events (Contact Marketing Manager Paula). This would be a great opportunity to shadow the current teams, understand what they do and get involved in different elements. In short, after the first month we would be able to assess how you are getting on and which team you are thriving in — then by end of the year discuss a position going forward.

Whilst I will be at Richmond tomorrow, I will be on my mobile if you wish to discuss. In the meantime, I have briefed Sergei that you will join him in the shop tomorrow for the 'medium' shift, so from 12.30pm onwards. This will also give you an opportunity to help set up and support the Cook for Syria Charitable dinner in the evening.

Have a think about my email above and look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Charlotte.

Charlotte Senn
General Manager

PETERSHAM NURSERIES
Church Lane, off Petersham Road
Richmond, TW10 7AB

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