Gardener (Horticultural Technician)
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Position Overview & Specifications
A great opportunity has arisen at the University of Bristol for two gardener posts, a full-time and a part-time (3 days/week), to help maintain, enhance, and develop our floristically rich modern and historic landscapes, which include the Wills Memorial Building, Fry Building, Cantocks Steps, & Hampton House, as well as properties like the Students Union, Victoria Rooms and a range of smaller properties.
What will you be doing?Both roles will be working within a small van-based team primarily delivering high quality amenity horticultural which ensures the universities green spaces and grounds are maintained as a welcoming, accessible, safe & attractive environment for students, staff & visitors. In addition, you will contribute to the development of the gardens through new landscapes, planting projects and biodiversity enhancements and occasionally assist with external groups undertaking horticultural & conservational activities. Largely a horticultural role, rather than a grounds role, tasks will range from shrub & tree pruning, herbaceous bed maintenance, hedge cutting, weed control & pond maintenance, as well as mulching, some litter picking and seasonally essential task, such as leaf clearance and snow & ice treatments.
You should apply ifOur ideal candidate for both posts, would be a passionate, self-driven & motivated gardener, who has previously worked in a similar amenity horticultural environment and is willing to develop their gardening skills and knowledge. You should have a good attention to detail and be a good team player who is able to use your own initiative when required. You should have a recognised horticultural qualification, good to reasonable plant knowledge, good understanding of Health & Safety, full driving license, and ideally hold certificates of competence such as PA.1 & PA.6, although a willingness to attain these would be acceptable as we are keen to develop the skills of our teams and provide you with an environment that you can flourish. You should also have good communication and interpersonal skills and be happy to assist and work with our other horticultural and grounds teams.
Additional information35 hours per week or 21 hours per week
This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Thursday 27th April 2023
For informal enquiries please contact Kevin Stuckey - 07789753708, kevin.stuckey@bristol.ac.uk
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.Available documents
- SUPP109737 - Horticultural Technician - Job Description.pdf
- Further Particulars - Campus Division.pdf
JOB NUMBER
SUPP109737
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Full or part time
CLOSING DATE
27 Apr 2023
FACULTY/DIVISION
Campus Division
SALARY
£21,761 - £23,662 per annum, pro rata
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,761 - £23,662 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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