The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. Through a beautiful, vibrant campus, we provide exceptional teaching and hands-on learning to inspire and equip our students for personal and professional success. The university is located in the bustling city of Guildford in the heart of south-east England, easily accessible by road and rail with great links to London and the south coast.

We believe Surrey is a great place to work, and we carefully design a dynamic, flexible and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, lush environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and fantastic work facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

The role

The University of Surrey has one vacant role for one person in the Horticulture and Landscape team. The successful candidate will join this award-winning team maintaining the Surrey Research Park with the potential to assist with the sports and horticultural grounds on the University of Surrey campus.

This role covers a wide range of horticultural and other estate management tasks. Following relevant training, you will be expected to operate a wide range of landscaping equipment and machinery in order to provide high quality, cost-effective maintenance on University of Surrey properties.

Experience in horticulture, sports pitch maintenance and relevant NVQ or equivalent qualifications are an advantage, but not essential. Full training will be provided. Candidates will need to be physically fit and hold a valid UK driving license for this role.

In addition to salary, you will receive generous annual leave entitlement, membership of the University of Surrey Pension Scheme and excellent development opportunities.

How to apply

Please apply on the university website with your CV and cover letter.

Interviews will be on Friday, November 7th