Manpower Recruitment are recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic qualified Gardener with at least 3 years' experience to work within a friendly and experienced team in the College gardens and grounds.

Candidates must have a high level of horticultural knowledge combined with good craft gardening skills. Excellent opportunity to work within a pleasant environment offering an interesting and varied work experience.

Salary will be in the range £26,707 to £33,002 per annum (pro-rata) according to qualifications and experience, plus Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum.

This is a fixed term role from 1 May 2026 - 31 October 2026.

Working hours will be Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm

As Gardener, you will work within a friendly and experienced team consisting of six full-time staff and one full-time apprentice. You will assist in the preservation and enhancement of the estate's horticultural landscape, undertaking a broad range of duties to include seasonal operations. The role requires regular outdoor work throughout the year and the ability to carry out physically demanding tasks essential to horticultural practice. Amongst the Head Gardener's key priorities is the continued enhancement of biodiversity across the entire estate.

I'm looking for an experienced Gardener who is enthusiastic and committed to assist in the continued delivery of these aims, and in turn we will support your developm...