Please note we are offering the horticulture not the landscape option for the apprenticeship.
Carry out practical work, in all weathers and across the seasons
Will work across all our garden teams. RHS Garden Rosemoor includes Estates, Edibles & Nursery, Decorative Ornamental and Woody Ornamental
Learn how to use appropriate techniques, tools and machinery, to cultivate, establish and care for our plant collections all year round
Work safely and garden sustainably
Gain horticultural team leader supervisory skills
Learn how to adapt to change and different environments, conditions and technologies
Training:Horticulture or Landscaping Supervisor Level 3.
For this position you will attend Pershore College in Worcestershire on a residential basis which will involve travel and staying away from home.
The RHS will pay for your travel and accommodation whilst at college.Training Outcome:
Further Horticulture Qualifications
A full-time career in public or private gardens, parks or with garden maintenance companies
Employer Description:As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.Working Hours :07.45 - 16.15 Monday - Friday, with occasional weekend working (time off in lieu)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Work as an individual and as part of a team, in all weathers (e.g. we work outdoors all year round) to maintain and enhance our plant collections.
Be motivated to learn, undertake a diverse range of training activities including masterclasses, face to face sessions and plant identification tests.
Be able to assist customers/visitors as and when required in the garden, providing excellent customer service and a great visitor experience.
Support and/or work at RHS events. This could be helping exhibitors set up or move around the site, speaking to members or the public or working on a stand.
Strictly adhere to RHS, School of Horticulture and external legislations, such as those concerned with privacy, security, safeguarding, fire, health and safety.
It is compulsory to wear RHS uniform and special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be able to, with direction, work with a wide range of horticultural tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Comply with current RHS guidance on biosecurity and plant health practices in order to minimise the risk posed by quarantine pests and diseases.Training:Training will take place at Plumpton College near Brighton on a block release basis, alternating with online lecture block weeks - approximately six times per year.
The RHS covers the costs of travel accommodation and food whilst staying at the college in person. Training Outcome:
Further training in Horticulture
Full time employment in public & historic gardens, parks and garden maintenance companies
Employer Description:As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm, with some occasional weekend work (time off in lieu).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Work as an individual and as part of a team, in all weathers (e.g. we work outdoors all year round) to maintain and enhance our plant collections
Be motivated to learn, undertake a diverse range of training activities including masterclasses, face to face sessions and plant identification tests
Be able to assist customers/visitors as and when required in the garden, providing excellent customer service and a great visitor experience
Support and/or work at RHS events. This could be helping exhibitors set up or move around the site, speaking to members or the public or working on a stand
Strictly adhere to RHS, School of Horticulture and external legislations, such as those concerned with privacy, security, safeguarding, fire, health and safety
It is compulsory to wear RHS uniform and special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be able to, with direction, work with a wide range of horticultural tools and equipment in a safe manner
Comply with current RHS guidance on biosecurity and plant health practices in order to minimise the risk posed by quarantine pests and diseases
Training:
Training will take place at Plumpton College near Brighton on a block release basis, alternating with online lecture block weeks - approximately six times per year
The RHS covers the costs of travel accommodation and food whilst staying at the college in person
Training Outcome:
Further training in Horticulture
Full time employment in public & historic gardens, parks and garden maintenance companies
Employer Description:As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 7.45am - 4.15pm, with some occasional weekend work (time off in lieu).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Work as an individual and as part of a team, in all weathers (e.g. we work outside all year round) to maintain and enhance our plant collections.
Be motivated to learn, undertake a diverse range of training activities including masterclasses, face-to-face sessions and plant identification tests.
Be able to assist customers/visitors as and when required in the garden, providing excellent customer service and a great visitor experience.
Support and/or work at RHS events. This could be helping exhibitors set up or move around the site, speaking to members or the public or working on a stand.
Strictly adhere to RHS, School of Horticulture and external legislations, such as those concerned with privacy, security, safeguarding, fire, health and safety.
It is compulsory to wear RHS uniform and special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be able to, with direction, work with a wide range of horticultural tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Comply with current RHS guidance on biosecurity and plant health practices in order to minimise the risk posed by quarantine pests and diseases.Training:Training will take place at Plumpton College near Brighton on a block release basis, alternating with online lecture block weeks, approximately six times per year.
The RHS covers the costs of travel, accommodation and food whilst staying at the college in person. Training Outcome:
Further training in Horticulture
Full time employment in public & historic gardens, parks and garden maintenance companies
Employer Description:As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 7.45am - 4.15pm, with some occasional weekend work (time off in lieu).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Work as an individual and as part of a team, in all weathers (e.g. we work outdoors all year round) to maintain and enhance our plant collections
Be motivated to learn, undertake a diverse range of training activities including masterclasses, face to face sessions and plant identification tests
Be able to assist customers/visitors as and when required in the garden, providing excellent customer service and a great visitor experience
Support and/or work at RHS events. This could be helping exhibitors set up or move around the site, speaking to members or the public or working on a stand
Strictly adhere to RHS, School of Horticulture and external legislations, such as those concerned with privacy, security, safeguarding, fire, health and safety
It is compulsory to wear RHS uniform and special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be able to, with direction, work with a wide range of horticultural tools and equipment in a safe manner
Comply with current RHS guidance on biosecurity and plant health practices in order to minimise the risk posed by quarantine pests and diseases
Training:
Training will take place at Plumpton College near Brighton on a block release basis, alternating with online lecture block weeks - approximately six times per year
The RHS covers the costs of travel accommodation and food whilst staying at the college in person
Training Outcome:
Further training in Horticulture
Full time employment in public & historic gardens, parks and garden maintenance companies
Employer Description:As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm, with some occasional weekend work (time off in lieu).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Work as an individual and as part of a team, in all weathers (e.g. we work outdoors all year round) to maintain and enhance our plant collections
Be motivated to learn, undertake a diverse range of training activities including masterclasses, face to face sessions and plant identification tests
Be able to assist customers/visitors as and when required in the garden, providing excellent customer service and a great visitor experience
Support and/or work at RHS events. This could be helping exhibitors set up or move around the site, speaking to members or the public or working on a stand
Strictly adhere to RHS, School of Horticulture and external legislations, such as those concerned with privacy, security, safeguarding, fire, health and safety
It is compulsory to wear RHS uniform and special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be able to, with direction, work with a wide range of horticultural tools and equipment in a safe manner
Comply with current RHS guidance on biosecurity and plant health practices in order to minimise the risk posed by quarantine pests and diseases
Training:
Training will take place at Plumpton College near Brighton on a block release basis, alternating with online lecture block weeks - approximately six times per year
The RHS covers the costs of travel accommodation and food whilst staying at the college in person
Training Outcome:
Further training in Horticulture
Full time employment in public & historic gardens, parks and garden maintenance companies
Employer Description:As a charity, we want to inspire a passion for gardening and growing plants, promote the value of gardens, demonstrate how gardening is good for us and explain the vital role that plants play. The RHS is committed to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to stay inclusive and avoid indirect discrimination.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 3.30pm, with some occasional weekend work (time off in lieu).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
To work as part of a team to ensure that the site is maintained to the highest possible standards in accordance with the contract and good horticulture practice for the enjoyment, recreation and safety of site employees and visitors.
Responsibilities:
To undertake the full range of grounds maintenance duties as instructed by your line manager as follows: horticultural operations including formative pruning for a range of plants, annual seasonal bedding operations, pest & disease control, general grass cutting, watering of trees, shrubs, and bedding plants. Hedge cutting, irrigation, strimming, edge reformation. Litter picking operations. Weed control.
To work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive and professional relationships within the team, with other employees, managers, clients, and external agencies.
Ensure hand/power tools and ground maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles in your charge are secure, in good working order, carry out routine maintenance and refer major mechanical problems to your line manager.
Empty bins, including bag removal and bag replacement where appropriate and recycle where necessary.
Undertake regular checking and reporting of the physical infrastructure of the site, including paths.
Assist with hard and soft landscaping projects, including preparation of ground, paving, simple construction, grubbing out, planting including trees/shrubs and other general landscaping operations where appropriate.
Training:Full horticulture level 2 apprenticeship.
Functional Skills were required.Training Outcome:A career path and plan will be put in place for the successful candidate.Employer Description:The Nurture Group is a multi-award-winning, nationwide service provider encompassing five well established brands, delivering ‘one stop’ integrated services to a diverse client base across the UK.
Nurture Landscapes provides Grounds Maintenance, Interior & Exterior Plant Displays and Winter Gritting to clients predominantly within the corporate sector.
Gavin Jones Ltd provides landscape construction services to commercial and private clients and landscape maintenance services largely to the commercial sector, but also including government and MOD sites, public open spaces, and university campus estates.
Nurture Pest Control provides pest solutions and prevention services to both commercial and domestic customers, and are of the UK’s leading pest control companies.
Gristwood & Toms delivers expert arboricultural services, offering specialist tree care and management.
Tivoli, since joining the Nurture Group in October 2024, continues its legacy as one of the UK’s most respected providers of landscape and grounds maintenance services. Offering a comprehensive range of services, Tivoli deliveres high-quality, sustainable solutions that enhance green spaces and nurture biodiversity.
Our clients span across a diverse and broad range of disciplines, from corporate headquarters, science parks, shopping centres, business and industrial parks, to leisure facilities, schools, sporting venues, hotels, universities, public open spaces and the public sector.
As a carbon neutral business in compliance with the global PAS 2060 standard, the group has been successful in nurturing lasting relationships with its customers, colleagues and supply partners.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 07.30 to 16.00.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
To work as part of a team to ensure that the site is maintained to the highest possible standards in accordance with the contract and good horticulture practice for the enjoyment, recreation and safety of site employees and visitors.
Responsibilities:
To undertake the full range of grounds maintenance duties as instructed by your line manager as follows: Horticultural operations including formative pruning for a range of plants, annual seasonal bedding operations, pest & disease control, general grass cutting, watering of trees, shrubs, and bedding plants. Hedge cutting, irrigation, strimming, and edge reformation. Litter picking operations. Weed control.
To work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive and professional relationships within the team, with other employees, managers, clients, and external agencies.
Ensure hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles in your charge are secure, in good working order, carry out routine maintenance and refer major mechanical problems to your line manager.
Empty bins, including bag removal and bag replacement where appropriate and recycling where necessary.
Undertake regular checking and reporting of the physical infrastructure of the site, including paths.
Assist with hard and soft landscaping projects including preparation of ground, paving, simple construction, grubbing out, planting including trees/shrubs and other general landscaping operations where appropriate.
Training:
Full horticulture level 2 apprenticeship.
Functional Skills where required.
Training Outcome:A career path and plan will be put in place for the successful candidate.Employer Description:The Nurture Group is a multi-award-winning, nationwide service provider encompassing five well established brands, delivering ‘one stop’ integrated services to a diverse client base across the UK.
Nurture Landscapes provides Grounds Maintenance, Interior & Exterior Plant Displays and Winter Gritting to clients predominantly within the corporate sector.
Gavin Jones Ltd provides landscape construction services to commercial and private clients and landscape maintenance services largely to the commercial sector, but also including government and MOD sites, public open spaces, and university campus estates.
Nurture Pest Control provides pest solutions and prevention services to both commercial and domestic customers, and are of the UK’s leading pest control companies.
Gristwood & Toms delivers expert arboricultural services, offering specialist tree care and management.
Tivoli, since joining the Nurture Group in October 2024, continues its legacy as one of the UK’s most respected providers of landscape and grounds maintenance services. Offering a comprehensive range of services, Tivoli deliveres high-quality, sustainable solutions that enhance green spaces and nurture biodiversity.
Our clients span across a diverse and broad range of disciplines, from corporate headquarters, science parks, shopping centres, business and industrial parks, to leisure facilities, schools, sporting venues, hotels, universities, public open spaces and the public sector.
As a carbon neutral business in compliance with the global PAS 2060 standard, the group has been successful in nurturing lasting relationships with its customers, colleagues and supply partners.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 7.30 to 16.00.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Carry out all soft landscaping tasks
Practice safe systems of work
Ensure all tools are stored correctly
Contribute fully to team working
Undertake all aspects of commercial soft landscaping
Have the desire to learn and become an asset to the company and themselves
Within in this vacancy, you will also be required to complete the following: soil preparation, planting, mulching, tree planting, and turfing & seeding
Operating small machinery e.g. rotovators and tillers
Training:
Full Level 2 Horticultural apprenticeship, training delivered in the workplace
Level 2 Horticultural qualification
Functional skills if applicable
First aid qualification
Training Outcome:A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Opportunity to learn and develop within the company. Progression on to higher apprenticeship/training.Employer Description:Nurture is an award winning national horticulture, landscape and national grounds maintenance and winter gritting business,
enhancing asset value and enriching the environment.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Physical fitness....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out a complete range of grounds maintenance and sports turf tasks as directed by your line manager, including horticultural activities such as formative pruning of various plants, seasonal bedding installations, routine grass cutting, and watering of trees, shrubs, and bedding plants
Additional responsibilities include hedge trimming, irrigation, strimming, edge reformation, litter collection, and weed and leaf management
Empty bins, including bag removal and bag replacement where appropriate and recycle where necessary
To engage with the client when appropriate and in a professional manner, handling any issues and requests efficiently and in accordance with company procedure and policies
Conduct regular inspections of grounds and report any potential on-site hazards or equipment malfunction and take corrective actions as needed. Ensure an efficient, effective response to incidents and emergencies, maintaining strong communication with colleagues and external services
Ensure that you observe safety procedures and use safe working practices specifically regarding COSHH and Risk Assessments, reporting accidents and near misses to your line manager
Ensure all power tools and grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles in your charge are secure, in good working order, carry out routine maintenance and refer major mechanical problems to your line manager
Contribute to a positive team dynamic, building productive and professional relationships with team members, other employees, managers, clients, and external agencies
Provide support in the completion of any necessary documentation or reports, such as timesheets or site condition updates, as needed
If necessary, maintain safe driving practices while operating a vehicle, ensuring compliance with traffic regulations and prioritising the safety of yourself and others on the road
Adhoc Duties:
To undertake any other duties that may be required within your area of your responsibility
Training:
Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills where required
Training Outcome:
To be part of a dynamic and progressive team working in one of the biggest science centres in Europe
IPM Facilities like to promote from within so if the applicant has the aptitude to work up through the ranks, it is something we as a company would encourage
Employer Description:IPM Facilities provide facilities, property and grounds maintenance services to some of the UK’s largest businesses. We work with our customers to ensure their buildings, work spaces and grounds are cleaner, safer and more efficient.
IPM Facilities thrives on its people. Our team's dedication to delivering world-class service is key to our success. We build strong relationships with clients, offering a personal touch and tailored care for each property.
Our growth is driven by the skill and commitment of every team member, ensuring excellent results for our clients, every time.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
