Gardener

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is looking for a permanent Gardener. This part-time position involves working both independently and in a team, maintaining the College’s outside properties, and ensuring high horticultural standards. Benefits include generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and healthcare cash plans. Applications should be submitted by email or post, and candidates may need to consider visa requirements for employment in the UK.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave pro rata

Defined contribution pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Free meal when on duty

Beautiful working environment

On-site facilities including gym

Responsibilities

• Carry out gardening tasks to the highest possible standard.
• Contribute to the development of excellence in horticulture.

Job description

Overview

Christ’s College is seeking to appoint a permanent Gardener.

Role

The person appointed will work alone and as part of a small team of gardeners under the supervision of the Head Gardener. The main work will be focused at the College’s outside properties, and but some work will also be on the College’s main site.

Responsibilities

The purpose of the job is to carry out each task to the highest possible standard and to contribute to develop excellence in horticulture at the College.

Job Details

Salary: Spine Points 27-29, £15,937.09 - £16,686.12 per annum (prorated salaries)

Closing Date: Noon on 2 February 2026

Vacancy Type: Part-time, 21.75 hours per week, permanent

Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)
• A defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution.
• A health care cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical).
• A free meal when on duty.
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment.
• Facilities on-site include a College gym, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking.

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How to Apply

Applications may be sent to [e-mail] or posted for the attention of Thorunn Byrne, Head of HR, Christ's College, St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU.

Application Form

It should be noted that a successful candidate, who does not have an automatic right to work in the United Kingdom, will be subject to the visa requirements of the United Kingdom. The College will give informal advice and assistance but ultimately it will be the responsibility of the candidate to obtain the necessary visa. Please note that the College is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.