We are looking to appoint a new member to join our gardening service team based at the North Haugh Grounds Department.
You will work as part of an experienced team lead by the grounds Team leader and work effectively within your team.
You will be responsible for the upkeep of fine lawns, herbaceous borders, open grassland meadows, natural woodland and all general gardening maintenance.
Experience in operating modern gardening equipment would be advantageous.
Experience in Horticultural knowledge would be advantageous along with PA1 /PA6 qualification
You must have excellent communication skills and a keen and helpful manner.
The ability to cope under pressure and the ability to demonstrate a flexible approach without supervision is essential.
You must have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety and machinery maintenance.
This could be the perfect opportunity for the right candidate to join our experienced team.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
- Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.Job Description: MC1188 FPs.pdfClosing Date: 30 October 2026Interview Date: 9 November 2026
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Salary: £25,353 per annum
Start date: 1 December 2026
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Assistant Gardener in St Andrews employer: University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises collegiality and wellbeing. With a strong commitment to employee growth, staff benefit from generous pension contributions, hybrid working options, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while contributing to impactful research in global health and infection biology. Located in the historic town of St Andrews, employees enjoy a supportive community and a range of benefits designed to enhance work-life balance and personal fulfilment.
