Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship

Royal Horticultural Society; Elm Corner; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural charity in the United Kingdom is offering an apprenticeship to help candidates start their professional careers in horticulture. Apprentices will complete a Level 2 qualification while gaining hands-on experience across various garden types. The role emphasizes safe and sustainable gardening practices, and applicants must not already hold a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture. This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate team and contribute to the gardening community.

Qualifications

• Complete a Level 2 qualification at college (equivalent to GCSE level).
• Work safely and garden sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Spend time with each of the garden teams, working across a range of garden types.
• Learn how to use appropriate techniques, tools, and machinery.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Complete a Level 2 qualification at college (equivalent to GCSE level)
• Spend time with each of the garden teams, working across a range of garden types (including Formal Ornamental, Edibles, Alpine, Glasshouse and Propagation). For more details on the range of garden areas you would work in visit https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/garden-highlights
• 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

These experiences and skills gained will equip you for professional life in the industry and start your career in horticulture.

Benefits

Benefits of Working for the RHS: To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening - and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.

Due to government funding rules, to be eligible for the apprenticeship

Eligibility

• Applicants must not already hold a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture or have more than 12 months of practical experience in the industry.
• UK nationals, citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or with Pre-Settled Status through the EU Settlement Scheme and those with the right to abode must have been resident in the UK for at least the previous three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.