£24,672 - £25,181 per annum

A minimum of 40 hours per week

Permanent

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport, and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels, and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role

• Responsible for maintaining gardens, glasshouses, and grounds, including lawn mowing, weeding, pruning, hedge cutting and leaf collecting.
• Ensure all areas are kept to a high standard, providing a clean and attractive environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Create and maintain planted containers for Hartpury events, including the student summer ball, sporting fixtures and equine events.
• Keep all machinery and equipment clean and in working order.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures for safe campus operations.
• Follow department procedures to promote effective teamwork.

About You

• Adaptable with strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team without constant supervision.
• Good knowledge of trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and their maintenance.
• Proficient in operating various machinery and driving tractors with PTO-driven implements.
• Previous grounds care experience is essential; industry-back qualifications are desirable.
• Additional landscape qualifications (e.g., ride-on mowers, brush cutters, PA1 & PA6) are advantageous.
• Hold a valid UK driving license.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8th August 2024.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th August 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.