Gardener

Grade 4 (£22,681 - £25,138 p.a. depending on experience)

This role will be based on the university campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience of working within a grounds maintenance environment? Are you able to build and maintain effective working relationships? Do you have experience of carrying out a full range of duties to deliver an exceptional external environment?

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with a passion to provide an efficient and effective grounds maintenance services across a diverse campus. You will be responsible for maintaining a range of gardens at our Main Campus.

You will hold a NVQ Level 2 qualification in Horticulture, alongside a Pesticide application qualification and have proven experience of working in a grounds maintenance environment, with the ability to manage multiple demands to strict deadlines. You will possess good communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to plan, prioritise your workload under minimal supervision.

Members of the managed services team are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary to meet the needs of the business. This would normally equate to a 35 hour working week, 5 days over 7. Your normal working times will be 7.30am to 3.pm Monday to Friday (working on average 1 Saturday in 4); however flexibility is particularly required due to seasonal variations, customer requirements and University events e.g. open days, large conferences and degree ceremonies.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Edward Hicken, Head Gardener

contact email: [email protected]