Horticulturalist / Gardener

Corpus Christi College is recruiting for an experienced & qualified gardener, specialising in plant care & presentation, and capable of carrying out regular maintenance roles in addition, to join their Gardens & Grounds team.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a prestigious garden, have been trained to present a garden to the highest standards and be RHS qualified.

The candidate should be able to drive, and hold P.A.1 & 6 spraying certificates, and be confident to carry out spraying operations where & when required. 

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, task-suitable training, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, car parking & use of College facilities.

Job Description/Person Specification

Additional Information

How to Apply

Please:

• Complete our Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form.
• Enclose your current Curriculum Vitae 
• Send your completed application by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

Enquiries

Further enquiries about your application may be made by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

For an informal conversation about the role you may contact the Head Gardener, Andy Pullin, adp44@corpus.cam.ac.uk to organise a phone conversation. 

Closing Date: Thursday 19 March 2026

No initial acknowledgement of the receipt of applications will be made but all applicants can expect to hear from the College shortly after the closing date for applications.

Please note that the closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

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