Level 2 Apprentice Gardener, Cambridge

Undertakes practical horticultural maintenance, renovation work and caretaking duties. This includes turf care, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning Responsible for the safe operation, care, day to day maintenance of work equipment to a manufacturers guidance and reporting any issues to their Line Manager Familiar with and competent in undertaking several routine administrative duties, including the use of IT and smart phones Actively engages and work with other teams in the Region to deliver consistent standards across UKNA Acts as a representation of the Commission at all times, including at CWGC held events at the cemetery Providing advice and other information to Cemetery Visitors/members of the public, helping them locate war graves Undertakes any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the role Contributes to UKNA projects, tasks and working groups, as required Required to complete all training of the Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship

Training:
Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship Standard Functional skills if required

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, the candidate is welcome to apply to open vacancies within the Organisation

Employer Description:
The CWGC is a highly respected, prestigious, global Organisation that honours and cares for the 1.7 million members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Funded by six Commonwealth Member Governments, we build and maintain memorials and cemeteries at 23,000 locations, in 150 countries, including some of the world’s most iconic, landmark monuments. Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff, supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told. We offer a unique and rewarding working environment.

Working Hours :
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 16:00. Winter Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 12:30

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative