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...
Assisting the Estate manager with the preparation of maintenance schedules
Maintaining the owner’s house and immediate grounds to the highest standard, undertaking of maintenance work across all properties on the estate including multiple self-catering properties and the activities centre, fishing hut and grounds
Ensuring that outside areas across the estate including gardens, car parks, footpaths are maintained to the highest standards
Assisting in maintaining the estate’s grounds and woodland
Learning to use and maintain groundskeeping equipment safely and effectively
Supporting seasonal planting, pruning, and landscaping projects
Helping prepare the estate grounds for weddings and events
Taking initiative to spot and solve problems before they arise
Working as part of a team while developing your own independence and confidence
Training:Training will be delivered by Myerscough College where you will work towards the Level 2 Horticulture/Landscape Construction Operative Apprenticeship qualification.
Delivery is work-based using blended learning technologies on the employer’s premises. There is an expectation that 20% of the working week will be off the job training, which is a legal requirement. The apprentice will also need to attend college courses to complete the required additional qualifications.Training Outcome:The chance to grow into a valued long-term member of the Edenhall Estate team. This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to be part of something special. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the beauty of Edenhall Estate, ensuring couples and guests experience the magic of our grounds at their very best. If you’re motivated, proactive, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you. Employer Description:Edenhall Estate is a cherished family estate that has been lovingly passed down through four generations of the Holden-Hindley family. Edenhall is one of a kind, not only for its unique history but also for its remarkable setting deep in the heart of the beautiful Eden Valley. Framed by the Rivers Eden and Eamont whose waters meet on the Estate, and bordered by both the iconic Lake District and the Pennine Fells, Edenhall Estate stands as a testament to centuries of heritage, culture, and the enduring beauty of the English countryside. At its heart, Edenhall remains a working estate, where farming and nature continue to thrive. Yet, in keeping with our vision for the future, we’ve expanded our reach to share Edenhall’s magic with others. This includes lovingly restored holiday homes, cottages and cabins, elegant wedding venues, and curated event packages for private and corporate gatherings.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Half hour for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Determined individual,Highly driven,Enjoys the outdoors,Committed,Works at pace,Confident,Shares ideas and improvements,Embodies estate's key values,Enthusiasm,Takes on responsibility,Reliability,Energy and positive attitude,Interest in horticulture,Willingness to learn new skill....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...
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting with the daily care, preparation, maintenance and development of the gardens and grounds, plants and borders, the orchard, ornamental areas and playing fields
Planting and maintaining bedding, shrubs and trees
Propagation and greenhouse work
Undertaking routine grounds maintenance work of playing surfaces and playing field boundaries and borders, paths, hedges, fences, etc, as directed
Supporting with the design of seasonal displays and containers
The safe use and operation of equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance and gardening, as directed
Maintenance of pathways and other outdoor spaces, including the clearance of litter
Carrying out other duties, appropriate to the post as required by the Head of Gardens and Grounds from time to time
Training:Training will take place at Abingdon & Witney College at both the Common Leys Campus (Hailey, near Witney) and also Abingdon Campus. Please ensure that you are able to get to both sites before applying.
Qualifications included:
Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)Level 3 Award in Emergency First AidLevel 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of PesticidesLevel 2 Award in The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Handheld Equipment Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship Training Outcome:There may be opportunity for a permanent role after the apprenticeship if a suitable vacancy is available.Employer Description:As one of the colleges within the University of Oxford, Worcester is characterised by diversity. We have a vibrant academic community of fellows and lecturers, a lively and varied student body, and a group of dedicated staff, all of whom come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We are situated in the heart of Oxford, with its many attractions and amenities, yet behind the College walls lie 26 acres of beautiful, tranquil gardens, and we are fortunate to be the only College with an on-site sports field. Our buildings range from medieval cottages to our newest architectural project, the Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre, and we can boast a library, chapel and dining hall created by some of Britain’s finest 18th and 19th Century architects. If you would like to find out more about Worcester or contact any College staff, please contact us through the addresses given on the site. We look forward to welcoming you to the College.Working Hours :40 hours per week and working hours are in keeping with business requirements, mostly Monday to Friday, but occasional weekend duties may be required; shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
