Gardener (Horticulture)

Corpus Christi College is seeking to recruit an experienced and qualified Gardener to join its Gardens Team.

The successful candidate will have strong plant knowledge and horticultural expertise, together with the ability to undertake the full range of garden maintenance duties, including mowing, pruning, seasonal planting, cultivation and general grounds maintenance, helping to maintain the College's exceptionally high standards.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate substantial practical experience in horticulture and garden maintenance, together with a strong understanding of plant care and cultivation. A commitment to maintaining high standards of presentation is essential. An RHS qualification is desirable.

The successful candidate must hold a full UK manual driving licence. Ideally, candidates will also hold PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates and have experience and confidence in carrying out spraying operations safely and effectively when required.

Job Description/Person Specification

Additional Information

How to Apply. 

Please:

1. Complete our Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form.
2. Enclose your current Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter.
3. 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 telephone conversation. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 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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