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Head Gardener/Team LeaderUniversity of Oxford • Oxford, GB
Head Gardener/Team Leader

Head Gardener/Team Leader

University of Oxford • Oxford, GB
14 days ago
Salary
£32,108.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Estates Services, Oxford University Are you an experienced horticultural professional with a passion for leading teams and creating exceptional landscapes? Join the Parks Department within Estates Services at the University of Oxford and play a key role in maintaining some of the UK's most iconic green spaces. Location: Oxford Salary: Grade 5: £32,108 - £37,338 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent About Us The University Parks team is responsible for maintaining the University's renowned parks, gardens and green spaces. Our work helps create inspiring environments for learning, research and recreation while supporting biodiversity and sustainability across the University. What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
  • 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
  • One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
  • An excellent contributory pension scheme.
  • Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
  • Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role As Team Leader/Head Gardener, you'll combine practical horticultural expertise with day-to-day leadership, ensuring our parks and landscaped areas are maintained to an exceptional standard. You'll lead teams undertaking a wide range of grounds maintenance activities, from seasonal planting and specialist pruning to lawn care, landscape improvements and site inspections. You'll play an important role in organising daily work, promoting safe working practices and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a consistently high standard. Acting as the senior team member on site when required, you'll support Supervisors by coordinating resources, mentoring colleagues and apprentices, and helping to drive continuous improvement across the service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their leadership career while working within one of the world's most prestigious universities. About You We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in delivering high-quality horticultural standards and is motivated to lead and support others. You'll bring:
  • A Level 2 qualification in Horticulture, Arboriculture or another relevant land-based discipline (or significant practical experience) together with a full UK driving licence.
  • Significant practical experience in horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance, with strong plant knowledge and a commitment to developing your expertise.
  • Experience leading teams safely and effectively, with a sound understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to plan work, maintain accurate records and build positive working relationships.
  • Ability to mentor colleagues and apprentices while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.
Application Process
  • A covering letter/supporting statement.
  • Your CV.
  • The details of two referees.
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