As Senior Gardener, you will lead the gardens team and interact with other line managers, working collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team to maintain, conserve and enhance the gardens and landscape at the College and St Andrews School.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. As Senior Gardener, you will lead the practical operational delivery of gardening operations on the Estate and at St Andrews School. You will be responsible for the maintenance, conservation and enhancement of Bradfield College's outdoor spaces, including landscaped gardens and woodland areas, preserving the natural charm of the site and providing a tranquil and inspiring setting for pupils, staff, and visitors alike, aligning with Bradfield's ethos of respect for the environment and its role in community wellbeing. Additional responsibilities will include the development of seasonal and weather dependent schedules of work, the monitoring and management/preservation of trees, in addition to managing gardens improvement projects and minimising the impact of gardens maintenance activities on the environment to support our environmental sustainability goals. About You In addition to your garden management experience and horticulture expertise, you will also possess considerable knowledge of working in conservation areas and AONBs. An RHS level 3+, IOSH Managing Safely and ILM level 3 or equivalent, are desirable qualifications for this role. You will also have the ability to motivate and encourage staff and will be organised/methodical and used to overseeing working schedules, and will demonstrate an excellent understanding of health and safety and actively promote a positive culture towards it throughout your role. Proficiency in the operation and maintenance of gardening maintenance machinery is equally important. You will also need to be capable of undertaking all aspects of gardens management and the physical challenges of the role. Benefits of working at Bradfield College Bradfield College offers a variety of benefits, such as: Contributory workplace pension scheme and 3 x life cover Subsidised membership of the College Sports Centre and Golf Club Access to our Employee Assistance programme BHSF Health Cash plan Cycle to Work scheme Electric Vehicle scheme Free parking and lunch provided when the College kitchens are open For further details and to apply please click the apply button. xehkeey The closing date for applications is 17 April 2026. Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.