Durham University
Grounds Person
Durham DH1 3LE
Key information
- Pay
- £25,844 to £26,663 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 26 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Nov 2026
About this role
Job Title
Grounds Person
Department
Estates and Facilities Directorate
Accommodation and Commercial Services
Grade
Grade 4
Salary range
£25,844-£26,663
Working arrangements
Permanent
Full time (35 hours)
Five days out of seven
There may be some requirement to work evenings and weekends, as business demands
Participation in the on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency situations, particularly in relation to the University's winter maintenance programme.
Onsite working only
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.