Gardener (3 positions)

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave (inclusive of HOL

Pension scheme

Cycle loan

Discounted bus travel

Season ticket loans

Social, cultural, and sports clubs

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks a Gardener to maintain and enhance a diverse landscape within the University estate. You will work as part of an experienced team on grounds maintenance, planting, pruning, turf and hedge care, and safe operation of horticultural machinery.

Your efforts support the daily experience of students, staff and visitors. The role contributes to preserving historic green spaces while promoting sustainability and wellbeing across the campus.

Qualifications

• Craft qualification in horticulture or land-based work.
• Good knowledge of horticultural practices.
• Experience with a broad range of horticultural equipment.
• Full driving licence.
• Flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance landscapes across the University's estate.
• Carry out grounds maintenance, planting, pruning, turf and hedge work.
• Operate horticultural machinery safely.
• Support preservation of historic green spaces.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Driving licence

Flexible approach

Horticultural knowledge

Teamwork

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in horticulture

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Job description

As a Gardener, you will help maintain and enhance a diverse range of landscapes across the University's estate, ensuring they remain attractive, safe and well cared for throughout the year. Your work will contribute to the preservation of historic green spaces while supporting the day-to-day experience of everyone who studies, works and visits the University. Working as part of an experienced team, you will undertake a broad range of horticultural activities including grounds maintenance, planting, pruning, turf and hedge maintenance, and the safe operation of horticultural machinery and equipment.

• A craft qualification (e.g. NVQ or City & Guilds) in horticulture or other land-based work
• A good and demonstrable knowledge of horticultural practices
• Experience in the use and operation of a broad range of horticultural, landscape and grounds care equipment
• Good plant knowledge
• Full driving licence
• A flexible approach to the work required., This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Spanning the historic streets of the \"city of dreaming spires\", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.

University Parks plays a central role in maintaining the University's extensive green estate, caring for the historic University Parks alongside landscaped areas surrounding academic departments across Oxford. The team helps create welcoming, safe and sustainable outdoor environments that are enjoyed by students, staff, local communities and visitors from around the world

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.