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
Candidates are required to have -
- 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
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Sally Rollinson, Senior Gardener at S.Rollinson@yorksj.ac.uk or visa phone on 07977 344508.
It is anticipated the interview process will include a panel interview. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
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
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
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
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
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.
