Job Description

Grade UE03: 23,414 to 25,448 per annum, pro-rata if part time

Corporate Services / Estates Department

Full-time: 35 hours per week (Flexible working patterns will be considered

Open-ended (permanent)

We are looking for someone with initiative and enthusiasm to join our team and take up this fantastic opportunity to contribute to the continuous development of the University Grounds & Landscape. You must have a land based industry background, with an interest in landscaping, gardening or estate work. You should also be self-motivated and have good organisational skills.

The Opportunity:

You will be a member of the grounds maintenance team responsible for delivering excellent standards throughout the University. Your work will ensure the biodiversity, longevity and overall success of the grounds provision.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person who gives reliable service at a consistently high level Be able to work as part of a team but also to be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision. You will have experience or interest in gardening or land based industry. You should be willing to undertake training. Work outside all year in a range of environments and conditions. Drive work vans and other self-propelled equipment
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion:

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.


Closing date for applications is

16 July 2025

. Interview dates to be confirmed.


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