Gardener (Horticulture)

Corpus Christi College is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Gardener with a strong specialism in plant care. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the College’s historic and diverse gardens to an exceptional standard, contributing both specialist knowledge and practical support across all aspects of horticultural work.

Working as part of a dedicated gardens team, the postholder will be responsible for the care, cultivation, and ongoing development of a wide range of plants, ensuring seasonal displays and planted areas are maintained to the highest level. In addition to specialist duties, the role will involve general garden maintenance, including lawn care, mowing, pruning, and other seasonal tasks as required.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in horticulture or garden maintenance
• Demonstrable expertise in plant care and a strong eye for detail and presentation
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to contribute effectively within a team environment
• A full, valid driving licence

Desirable Qualifications:

• RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) qualification or equivalent
• P.A.1 and P.A.6 spraying certificates (or willingness to obtain these)

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 via the above ‘Apply’ button

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 telephone conversation. 

Closing Date: Thursday 28 May 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.

Interviews will be scheduled for shortly after the closing date.

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