Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Gardener to join the Estates and Facilities Management Grounds and Gardens department.
The role:
The role is based on the Loughborough campus, working full time.
Due to the nature of the role, dynamic working is not available in this position.
This post involves working within the main gardens team across our awarding winning campus. However, you will be part of a smaller team responsible for a specific area of the campus.
This role is ideal for someone looking to get into horticulture with a passion for working outdoors.
Benefits:
1. Generous annual leave allowance (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
2. Competitive pension schemes
3. On-site parking spaces including EV Charging
4. A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
5. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
6. BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Season ticket loan scheme
9. On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
10. Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
11. Based on Loughborough Campus working on beautiful grounds with access to plenty of refreshment outlets
Why should you apply?
One of the university’s core values focuses on wellbeing, and we are committed to continuing your personal development and training while you are here with us. We also believe in encouraging a strong work life balance, and dynamic working may be available as part of this opportunity.
As well as being an excellent place to study, Loughborough is also a great place to work, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Should anyone wish to have an informal conversation about the role please contact Graeme Farmer on 07521-000043
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process or when on the job. If there are any additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Gina Evans,.
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Closing Date: 24th March 2025