X2 full time, permanent posts available
Location: York
Salary: £26,707- £28,031 per annum
Introduction to YSJ university
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging. Do you enjoy working outdoors and want a role where you can make a real difference? If you're passionate about gardening, plants, and the environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Team
Work alongside our skilled team of Gardeners in a full-time, permanent position. Every day brings something different from hands-on horticultural projects to keeping our landscapes looking their very best.
If you take real pride in delivering high-quality work and enjoy being part of a supportive, hard-working team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The role
About The Role
You'll join a friendly, professional gardening team responsible for maintaining a variety of sites across central York, including some of the city's most attractive gardens. From July, this will include the stunning King's Manor estate. You'll help ensure all gardens and grounds are maintained to a high standard and are welcoming, healthy, and well presented.
What You'll Be Doing
Maintaining formal gardens, modern landscapes, and biodiversity areas
Carrying out general grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks
Supporting the care and upkeep of student accommodation and the sports complex
Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team
Contributing to sustainability and nature-friendly initiatives
What We're Looking For
A motivated and reliable gardener with a strong work ethic
A good team player who takes pride in their work
Someone who enjoys outdoor, hands-on work in a varied environment
What We Offer
A supportive team with opportunities to develop your skills
The chance to work on beautiful and historic sites
A role where your work has visible impact
The opportunity to become a biodiversity champion and support sustainability goals
Required Skills And Experience
City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in horticulture or a proven track record working as a professional gardener.
proficiency in the use of tractors, ride on and pedestrian grass cutting machinery, powered hand tools such as hedge cutters, strimmer's etc.
Ability to lift and operate heavy equipment and machinery.
Ability to work as part of a team or individually using own initiative, a good time keeper and enjoy working outside
Additional Information
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Sally Rollinson - Senior Gardener –
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way )
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
Our Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan after six months service
Employee Assistance Programme
Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
Relocation expenses package for certain roles
Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further Information About Life At YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees
Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.
Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.
Closing Date - Monday 09 March 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 26 March 2026
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