Gardener
Gardener required
Are you interested in joining our supportive and stable workplace?
This an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic gardener who is looking for a role that offers horticultural creativity and variety to join our small and friendly Gardens team.
Merton College was founded in 1264, and is the third oldest College in Oxford. It is well-known for the outstanding achievements of its undergraduates, and the high performance of its graduates. The main site covers some 6.5 acres and has been under cultivation for the last 700 years for the enjoyment of Scholars, Fellows and College staff. You will work with a dedicated team of horticulturalists responsible for a broad plant collection in Merton’s historic setting.
Our Head Gardener, Lucille Savin is featured in the book ‘Head Gardeners’ by Ambra Edwards and she leads the team in interesting and progressive horticultural projects. Areas of the garden range from exotic and succulent plant displays, native wildflower meadows and herbaceous borders, to formal lawns and croquet.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm, Permanent.
Our excellent benefits include:
- 38 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- OSPS pension scheme
- Free lunch
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel pass loan
- Use of the College fitness room
- Onsite parking
- Private medical insurance.
For further details and to apply please visit https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/vacancies.
Deadline for applications is 9.00am on 29th January 2024
Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
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