For a late September/early October start an exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cheltenham College Estates Team for a full-time Gardener.

Reporting to the Head Gardener, you will work as part of a small, close-knit team delivering a high standard of garden maintenance and hard and soft landscaping within the Cheltenham College campus.

We seek a reliable individual, with good initiative and the ability to work unsupervised. A good knowledge of horticulture and a qualification in horticulture, or a similar discipline, would be preferable but not essential. Candidates must be able to maintain a positive attitude in all winds and weathers.

The role will involve: Assisting the Gardening team in day-to-day tasks such as hand weeding, pruning, mowing and leaf clean-up. Transporting equipment and personnel safely around property and assisting in the completion of other tasks as directed.

As well as the requirements listed above, this role would require a full, clean driving licence and preferably experience of driving a trailer. PA1 and PA6, brush-cutter and chainsaw certification is desirable but not essential; on-the-job training can be arranged.

Salary: £25,188.00 per annum with an annual increase due in September 2024.

Hours of work: 39 per week from 7am to 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 7am to 2.30pm on Friday with 30 minutes lunch break. Additional hours and weekend work may be required as and when specific College functions dictate.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description.

Benefits include:

Free membership to College’s gyms and swimming pool, inclusive lunch available during term time, Executive Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts with local retailers and more.

More information about the benefits of working at Cheltenham College can be found here.

How to apply

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st October 2024 with interviews planned to take place shortly after.

Please click here to submit an application form. The application should be submitted with a covering letter, either in the supporting statement section, or uploaded separately at the time of applying.