JOB REFERENCE

R7947
Do you love the outdoors, enjoy hands-on work, and care about the environment? We’re looking for a motivated Apprentice Gardener & Biodiversity Assistant to join our Estates and Facilities team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining a recognised horticultural qualification while helping to care for and develop our beautiful university grounds. From planting and pruning to biodiversity projects, you’ll play a key role in keeping our campus green, welcoming, and sustainable.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Help maintain our gardens and green spaces – mowing, planting, pruning, and seasonal displays.
• Learn to use horticultural tools and machinery safely.
• Support sustainability and biodiversity initiatives across campus.
• Assist with leaf clearance, snow/ice management, and irrigation systems.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues while completing your apprenticeship training.

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY, YOU ARE WELCOME TO APPLY FOR PART-TIME ROLES OF 16 HOURS OR LESS PER WEEK, UNLESS YOU ARE A PART-TIME POSTGRADUATE STUDENT, IN WHICH CASE YOU CAN ALSO APPLY FOR FULL TIME ROLES, SUBJECT TO ANY VISA REQUIREMENTS.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack