Gardener Leicester, England
University of Leicester
Full Time
Leicester, England
21468 - 22197 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
About the role
An exciting opportunity to be a part of the Gardens & Grounds Team within the Estates & Digital Services Division at the University of Leicester. The post holder will report into the Senior Gardener.
As a Gardener you will supervise and aid the Assistant Gardeners with their tasks that you would've scheduled months/ weeks in advance across the vast and varied Estate across Leicestershire.
Mandatory and role specific training is provided with this role you will also build experience and knowledge of working in an HE sector and be a part of an award winning team.
About you
If you love to work outdoors through all seasons, have a full valid UK driving license, are organised, like to lead by example and have knowledge and expertise with horticulture/ grounds maintenance then please apply today.
As a Gardener, you will take responsibility for the routine grounds maintenance of gardens, grounds to ensure they kept to the highest standard and all works are carried out so as not to present hazards to Staff and Students and to enhance our 180 acre campus.
Additional information
For queries about this role, please get in touch with the Gardens and Grounds Manager Adam Tester via email [email protected] or call 0116 2297941
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Inclusive and Impactful.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
