About the role

Imperial College London is seeking a Campus Grounds Person to support the maintenance and presentation of outdoor areas across the White City Campus. In this hands-on role, you will help ensure that campus grounds remain clean, safe and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Working as part of the Campus Operations Team, you will carry out a range of practical outdoor tasks including grounds maintenance, minor repairs and supporting cleaning and waste management activities. This role involves working outdoors throughout the year and requires a flexible and proactive approach to maintaining high standards across the campus environment, as well as working hours.

What you would be doing

You will support the day-to-day upkeep of the White City campus grounds, carrying out tasks such as jet washing pavements, removing graffiti, watering plants and maintaining outdoor areas to a high standard. The role also includes supporting the removal of rubbish under the required timeframe, managing outdoor waste and recycling, and helping to ensure the campus environment remains tidy and well presented.

You will undertake minor repairs to outdoor structures such as bike racks, seating and planters, as well as basic painting and maintenance tasks as directed by the Building Management Team. Working closely with contractors and other campus teams, you will also help ensure work areas remain safe, compliant with health and safety requirements, and responsive to the operational needs of the site.

What we are looking for

Experience in grounds maintenance or similar practical role
Basic practical skills such as painting, minor repairs or general maintenance
A good understanding of grounds maintenance or a willingness to learn on the job
The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with staff, students and visitors
A good level of physical fitness and the ability to carry out manual tasks
Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
A flexible and proactive approach to work

What we can offer you

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual and mandatory leave, and generous pension schemes).
Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

If you require any further details on the role please contact: William Hollyer, Director of White City, Medical and Silwood Campuses – w.hollyer@imperial.ac.uk

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 21 June 2026

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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