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South Lodge, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RF Are you a skilled and passionate horticulturist ready to take the lead on projects and mentor the next generation of green space professionals?Join our dedicatedOxfordUniversity Parksteam and help maintain and enhance Oxford’s iconic landscapes - from the University Parks to the green spaces surrounding departmental buildings. Location:South Lodge, South Parks Road, OxfordSalary: £27,838– £31,459 per annumContract type: Full-time, permanent About Us About the RoleAs a Senior Gardener, you will take on an active and hands-on role across the University’s extensive green estate, working as part of a close-knit team to deliver high-quality grounds and horticultural maintenance. You’ll also have opportunities to lead teams on projects, support day-to-day operations, and play a key role in mentoring apprentices and developing colleagues. Your responsibilities will span seasonal planting and lawn care, border and shrub maintenance, safe machinery operation, and implementing landscaping schemes. You’ll contribute to a wide variety of work, from specialist projects to everyday operations - with the chance to develop your own technical and leadership skills along the way. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on the University’s green spaces, contributing to the beauty and function of the estate in support of world-leading research, teaching, and public engagement. What We OfferWorking at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
1. 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
2. One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
3. An excellent contributory pension scheme.
4. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
5. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About YouYou will be an experienced horticultural professional with a recognised craft qualification, confident working with a wide range of tools and equipment. You'll bring:
6. A relevant horticultural qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds, BTEC National Diploma, NCH)
7. PA1 and PA6 pesticide certification
8. A full driving licence
9. Strong practical plant knowledge and horticultural experience
10. The ability to lead small teams and mentor apprentices
11. A commitment to health and safety, team collaboration, and quality work
Sponsorship and Right to WorkThis role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Application Process
12. A covering letter/supporting statement
13. Your CV
14. The details of two referees
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