Apprentice Gardener

Clarion Housing Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group invites applications for 2 Apprentice Gardeners across East and North London. You will work under mentor guidance, focusing on grounds maintenance and gardening to serve residents. You will study for a Horticulture Level 2 qualification through a college course aligned to your role.

You will provide professional gardening services, support site cleanliness and safety, and travel across the region as required. English and maths Level 2 are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop horticulture skills
• Strong communication with residents and teams
• Ability to use handheld devices for work updates

Responsibilities

• Provide professional gardening and grounds maintenance across Clarion estates
• Maintain cleanliness and safety on sites for residents
• Work with mentor to deliver high standards in planting, grass, shrubs and hedges
• Communicate with residents and teams; report issues promptly

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Education

Horticulture Level 2 (or equivalent)

English & Maths Level 2

Job description

• Location: Wrights Road - Bow and Corsica Street - London
• Salary: £30,784 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week - flexible options considered
• Contract Type: 24-month apprenticeship fixed term contract

This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes Awards 2025

Are you looking to learn and develop your skills?

Clarion is offering you the opportunity to gain experience and skills in Horticulture within our Estates Services division! We are recruiting for 2 Apprentice Gardeners to join our team to work across East and North London.

Working alongside an experienced mentor, we'll support you to study and gain a Horticulture Level 2 qualification through a formal college course aligned to your role.

You’ll gain experience in horticulture by working with your mentor and colleagues to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security on our estates; deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance/Gardening services to residents of Clarion Housing Group, to improve the environment.

We’ll look to you to provide professional Gardening services at a portfolio of properties. These include small, medium and large estates with grassed and shrubbed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges and areas of hardstanding. Working to high standards you’ll ensure that our sites are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit.

You’ll need to be customer focussed as you’ll act as a point of contact ensuring there is good communication with all teams and departments, reporting any apparent breaches such as anti-social behaviour and abandoned vehicles. You’ll need strong communications skills and must be able to use a hand held computer device such as a smart phone/tablet.

Where you have not already achieved Level 2 English and Maths, you must do so before taking the end-point assessment.

For apprentices aged 19 or older, the government has made the requirement to achieve English and maths functional skills optional, effective February 11, 2025. This means employers and providers can now decide whether to include Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship, this will be discussed with your prospective line manager prior to being offered employment.

Please note: Apprentices aged 16-18 still need to complete these qualifications, which will be completed alongside your apprenticeship.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we’re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026 at midnight.

Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.