Gardener

Department:
- Estates Management & Development- Location:
- York- Salary:
- £24,600 to £26,038 per annum- Closing Date:
- Monday 28 October 2024 at midnight- Interview Date:
- Tuesday 19 November 2024- Reference:
- 117-24**Full time permanent**

**Location: York**

**Salary: £24,600 to £26,038 per annum**

**Introduction to YSJ university**

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

**The role**

If you have a passion for gardening, plants and helping the environment, we have the job for you You will be part of a dedicated gardening team maintaining multiple sites, including one of the most beautiful gardens in central York. You'll make sure all our gardens and wider estate are beautifully presented and looked after.

We have an opportunity available to join our dedicated Grounds maintenance team on a full time, permanent basis. We are looking for a dynamic, conscientious gardener who is a good team player and enjoys working in a team environment. The sites range from gardens surrounded by historic buildings to modern architecture and developing areas for biodiversity. As well as carrying out maintenance in these areas you will also assist with the care, cultivation and day-to-day maintenance of our student accommodation grounds and sports complex. This position could be your opportunity to build on the career you love, knowing you are making a difference to the working environment of the university and local community.

**Required skills and experience**
- City & Guild/NVQ or equivalent horticultural qualification, or a proven track record in horticulture.
- Experience of working as a Gardener on a professional basis and of a practical nature.
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually using own initiative.
- A can do flexible attitude to work.

**Additional information**

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

**Application process support**

**Our benefits package**

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

**Further information about life at YSJ**

Further information about our working arrangements and the benefits of working for York St John can be found on our website

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.

We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.

**Closing Date - **Monday 28 October 2024 at midnight

**Provisional Interview Date - **Tuesday 19 November 2024