Gardener jobs in St. Andrews

We are looking to appoint 1 x Assistant Gardener to join our Gardening Services maintenance team who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of a wide range of garden services throughout the University Estate.

You will work within a small team who look after and tend to a section of grounds and gardens on the University estate. This is a varied role covering herbaceous gardens, mature lawns, open grassland, and nature woodlands. You will be required to work and maintain good working standards at all times, be responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of small tool and machinery, assist other Grounds & Garden personnel completing general duties as required.

You should be flexible in your approach, have achieved an SV2 (or equivalent) in a related horticultural discipline, with demonstrable post-qualification experience. You should have a sound knowledge of horticultural principles and gardening operations. Be an excellent communicator, highly motivated and have a helpful manner. You should also possess a clean driving licence. The ability to cope well when under pressure and the ability to demonstrate a flexible approach without supervision is essential. You should also be able to work effectively both independently and as a team member.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to John Reid, email: John Reid jjr3@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 31 July 2025

Please quote ref: MC1872DD

Estates

Salary: £23,571 per annum

Start Date: August 2025