Facilities Landscape Supervisor

at  Anglia Ruskin University

ABOUT ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

GUIDANCE NOTES:

Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Vacancy Type

Permanent
Employment Type

Full time
Salary From

£26,338
Salary To

£29,959
Location

Writtle
Faculty/Prof Service

Estates & Facilities Services
Ref No
3324
Closing Date
23/02/2025

Based in our amenities building on the Writtle Campus, you will be a hands-on supervisor, providing day to day leadership and management of the three other landscape staff as well as working on the site yourself, ensuring that the campus grounds are maintained and look their best. You will also liaise with the campus and faculty staff to ensure support is provided for the teaching of horticulture and other related courses. You will also manage third party suppliers/contractors engaged in the support of landscaping services where required,
With a good work ethic and a can do attitude, you will be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weathers and all year round. You will have two A Levels in relevant subjects or equivalent, OR vocational qualifications at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. You will also be a qualified PA1 and PA6 spray operator, and preferably have a chainsaw qualification. You must have a current UK driving licence and a good knowledge and positive attitude to health and safety is essential. Supervisory and good communication skills are also essential to this role.
Informal enquiries can be made to Mark Brett, Head of Facilities at mark.brett@aru.ac.uk or on 07740 106948.