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Job Post Details

Gardener (Fixed-Term)
Girton College
Girton CB3 0JG
£27,241 - £30,180 a year
Fixed term contract, Full-time
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Job details

£27,241 - £30,180 a year
Annual leave, Sick pay, Employee assistance programme, Free parking, Company pension, On-site gym, Discounted or free food, Health & wellbeing programme
Fixed term contract, Full-time
Girton CB3 0JG

Full job description

Gardener (Fixed-Term Cover)

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

USSS Point 28 - 32 - £27,241 to £30,180 FTE (Pro-rata for duration of contract)

(USSS point depending on skills and experience)

We are seeking a Gardener to join our team in the Gardens and Grounds Department.

The person appointed will work as part of a small, friendly team of gardeners and grounds people under the supervision of the Head Gardener and Deputy Head Gardener which is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the gardens, grounds and sports facilities at Girton College, Swirles Court and its properties to a standard which meets the needs of the college and the wider community. 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.

For specific details of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.

We offer 34 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays and pro-rata for the duration of the contract), workplace pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, free lunch plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College.

How to Apply

  • To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification to recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk
  • If you require additional information or support, please e-mail recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk

Further Information

  • The Job Description (PDF) is available here - https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2026-10/Gardener%28FT%20Maternity%20Cover%29JDOct26.pdf
  • Closing date for applications is Monday 9 November at 9am and interviews will be taking place on Tuesday 17 November.
  • We are not accepting applications from agencies for this role.
  • Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
  • The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion.
  • If you would like more information about the role, you may contact the People & Culture Department at recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk

All employers are subject to a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to check that anyone to whom they offer employment has the right to work in the UK.

Pay: £27,241.00-£30,180.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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