Merton College is considered to have one of the most exceptional gardens within Oxford University.

We are currently seeking a Gardener to join our experienced and passionate team of four working to maintain this stunning city centre garden and annexes.

Benefits include:

38 days holidays including Bank Holidays, OSPS pension scheme, free meals in duty, use of the fitness room, onsite parking, Private medical insurance.

Duties include:

• To maintain and improve the Gardens at Merton College, Merton Annexes and other designated estate properties within Oxford.
• Be involved in the day-to-day cultivation and maintenance of the College’s plant collection, tree collection and lawns.
• Undertaking border maintenance – lifting and dividing, cutting back, staking, tying-in, dead heading and watering.
• Pruning shrubs, climbers, small trees and hedge cutting to suit plant requirements.
• Turf culture – mowing, feeding, selective weed-killing, edging, scarification, top dressing, spiking, turf laying, grass seeding and leaf sweeping.
• Propagation – carrying out techniques according to season and species requirements, sowing, dividing, layering, cuttings, hygiene, ventilation and shading.
• Observe and report back to Head Gardener on plant health, pests and diseases. Monitor the effectiveness of control measures.
• Use ladders for pruning trees and climbers.
• Landscape work under supervision.
• In- house composting.

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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