Horticulture Apprentice - Level 2

Getting In Limited; Bolham, Tiverton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity is offering a Horticulture Apprentice position at Knightshayes Court, focusing on the restoration of ornamental gardens. The apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in plant management and conservation, alongside formal training through Warwickshire College.

Benefits

All college expenses and travel paid

Opportunities to travel to other locations

Qualifications

• Mandatory e-learning and training required.
• Completion of Functional Skills in English and maths may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the restoration of ornamental gardens.
• Learning about weed management, composting, and pruning.
• Regular plant identification sessions and soil health education.

Skills

Communication

Team working

Physical fitness

Job description

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Horticulture Apprentice - Level 2

, Apply From: 16/05/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Employer

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

Vacancy Description

Our gardens are heritage sites, and homes to the most extensive plant collection in Europe, and our gardeners are responsible for the conservation and development of plant collections and the gardens to increasing numbers of members and visitors. Our gardens are much loved and visited from far and wide by many and you’ll be part of the team of professionals caring for all aspects of the heritage gardens in the portfolio.

Knightshayes Court at Bolham, Tiverton, Devon is and exceptional garden with formal gardens around the house and extensive woodland gardens surrounding. The apprenticeship will be mainly focused on the ornamental gardens that are undergoing a level of restoration. You will be heavily involved with this restoration, learning about weed management, composting, pruning of a wide variety of trees and shrubs and ultimately looking after specific areas and be guided through their restoration and replanting. There will be regular plant identification sessions, along with learning about soil health, pest, disease and disorders of plants. We offer a life changing opportunity to learn and work along side our garden team members in this unique and very special garden.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Horticulture Apprentice - Level 2

Employer Description

We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.

Vacancy Location

Knightshayes Court Knightshayes EX16 7RQ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000320173

Key Dates

Apply From

16/05/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-05-27 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Your training will be delivered via a combination of mandatory 5-day college blocks and online learning, with all college expenses and travel paid. There will also be opportunities to travel to other National Trust locations with some overnight stays to expand your learning and experience. You’ll also be able to join other training events and learn from industry colleagues internally and externally.

Working alongside your mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, you’ll develop the skills & knowledge relevant to this apprenticeship standard.(Horticulture or landscape construction operative level 2).

You’ll attend and prepare for regular review meetings with your training provider and be accountable for your own progression. You’ll be required to complete mandatory e-learning, courses and training provided. You may also be required to complete Functional Skills in English and maths if not already exempt.

Learning Provider

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skillsTeam workingPhysical fitness

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