Campus Grounds & Biodiversity Specialist

Landscaping Matters; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A university campus landscaping team in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Landscape and Grounds worker. You will maintain and improve the soft landscape, working on turfed surfaces, trees, and shrubs. Responsibilities include operating equipment, collaborating with the Grounds Team, and enhancing biodiversity on campus. Ideal candidates will have NVQ 2 or equivalent, a full UK manual Driving Licence, and proven horticultural maintenance experience. Excellent staff benefits, including generous leave and pension scheme, are offered.

Benefits

43 days’ leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience of horticultural maintenance in a medium to large organisation.
• Full UK manual Driving Licence required.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques for artificial and natural landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out annual landscape maintenance in a timely manner.
• Operate University-owned plant equipment for horticultural tasks.
• Collaborate with the Grounds Team to fulfill objectives.
• Conduct maintenance and project work to enhance biodiversity.

Skills

Horticultural maintenance

Driving University vehicles

Knowledge of landscapes maintenance techniques

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent in Horticulture or related field

Job description

A university campus landscaping team in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Landscape and Grounds worker. You will maintain and improve the soft landscape, working on turfed surfaces, trees, and shrubs. Responsibilities include operating equipment, collaborating with the Grounds Team, and enhancing biodiversity on campus. Ideal candidates will have NVQ 2 or equivalent, a full UK manual Driving Licence, and proven horticultural maintenance experience. Excellent staff benefits, including generous leave and pension scheme, are offered.