Gardener

Occupying three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape) the unique “University within a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.

Be part of a team that is responsible for the management and maintenance of the grounds surrounding the academic teaching and research buildings and sports facilities but also cares for a significant collection of trees, meadows, woodlands and lakeside environments. Be part of a team that is continually adapting maintenance techniques to boost biodiversity within its maintenance areas. This post is predominantly based at Whiteknights Campus but you will be expected to work in other areas when required. Please apply via the Jobtrain site, ensuring you fully describe how you meet the key recruiting criteria listed below and within the person specification of the job description 

You will have:

• A willingness to learn and actively participate in any training provided
• Experience in carrying out grounds maintenance tasks, preferable in a commercial setting
• Experience in the safe use of common grounds maintenance tools and machines
• A valid full UK unrestricted driving licence enabling you to drive light vans due to need to drive between campuses.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety practices and expectations
• Experience of team working

You will be :

• Able to undertake lifting, machine use and other manual handling tasks
• Able to work outside all year in a range of environments 

Contact Name Lucy Jellis
Contact Job Title Deputy Head of Grounds Maintenance
Contact Email address l.j.jellis@reading.ac.uk

Interviews will be held: 8th August 2024

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We are also a Disability Confident Level 1 employer Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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