Garden Advisor

As Garden Advisor you will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance of the College and assisting with the upkeep of the facilities to the highest standards.  

You will be required to carry out the following duties:

• Support the development of all college garden spaces.
• Support Lecturers in working with students on outdoor education sessions.
• Promote sustainability through recycling, composting, and educating garden users about producing and using organic produce.
• Maintain safe working practices in relation to composting and recycling food waste.
• Grow a range of organic produce for use in the College catering outlets / training kitchens.

The role will require you to provide high quality, garden services across all College campuses/sites whilst ensuring the safety of staff, students and visitors using the College premises.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s leading colleges with access to great development opportunities within a motivated skilled workforce. Our modern Riverside Campus and City Campus provide a world-class working and learning environment. Additionally, the College offers an outstanding benefits package including:     

• Generous holiday entitlement – pro rata 45 days holiday (including bank & public holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to occupational health & a 24/7 confidential employee support service
• Access to a dedicated health & wellbeing team
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to campus facilities such as Costa Coffee, City Market (Bakery & Butchers), Hair and Beauty Salon, College Gym, Library Services