Assistant Gardener Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
The Institute of Continuing Education acts to support the specific learning and pastoral needs of part-time students at the University of Cambridge. Through collaborative partnerships across the Collegiate University, ICE develops and delivers high-quality, differentiated, academic courses for professional development and personal enrichment to a diverse range of adult learners.
ICE consists of c.125FTE academics, administrators and the Hall team. ICE's teaching is further supported by c. 400 part-time tutors and examiners. ICE currently offer around 300 courses a year which include day schools, residential weekend courses, fully online courses, summer programmes primarily for international students, bespoke courses, award bearing sub-degree courses and part-time matriculated Master's degree courses.
Our activities primarily take place at Madingley Hall (a residential Grade I listed building), which provides facilities for conferences and events, and a full hotel service. Madingley Hall has 13 meeting rooms, 62 ensuite bedrooms, a bar and lounge. The Hall is located approximately four miles west of Cambridge.
The Assistant Gardener is in a team of 4 staff who undertake the day-to-day maintenance and presentation of the historic gardens of Madingley Hall (4 hectares/10 acres). This includes a wild meadow with mature trees, topiary gardens, a croquet lawn, a landscaped walled garden, a courtyard garden, and a rich diversity of plants. The role-holder provides support in a variety of horticultural activities ranging from the use of machinery, application of pesticides (pruning, propagation, soil maintenance, and pest and disease control) to plant cultivation. This includes an on-going programme of renovation and replanting of garden features.
The ideal candidate will have a formal horticulture qualification (see Further Particulars for details) at least one year's experience of horticultural work and be able to demonstrate proficiency in all the areas of work.
Informal enquired and questions about the application process may be directed to: [email protected]
Closing day for application is: Sunday 1 October 2023
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 10 October 2023
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
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