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Grounds PersonUniversity

Durham Full time £25,844 - £26,633 a year
Posted 5 October 2026 Closing date 19 October 2026
Checked 1 hour ago · still listed on jobs.ac.uk Closes tomorrow · 19 Oct 2026

The role and the department

It supports a rich diversity of species and habitats, including many red listed species of conservation concern and numerous areas of species- rich habitat.

As Grounds Person, you will undertake all aspects of gardens and grounds maintenance including college grounds and heritage planting at Palace Green linking in and working collaboratively with the Biodiversity Team, in line with DU Biodiversity Strategy.

You will become a member of a professional, customer focussed team, delivering exemplary standards of grounds and landscape management.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

What you are required to submit:

A CV

A covering letter, which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.

Contact details

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Jonny Briggs, Gardens and Grounds Manager, would be happy to speak to you.

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