Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor Apprenticeship

Royal Horticultural Society; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticulture charity in the UK is offering a Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor apprenticeship aimed at developing supervisory skills while working alongside experienced staff. The role includes practical work across various garden teams, alongside college studies for a qualification. Candidates must have some prior work experience in horticulture and be eligible to work in the UK. The apprenticeship provides vital skills necessary for an exciting career in horticulture while embracing a culture of teamwork and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Complete a Level 3 qualification at college.
• Carry out practical work across seasons.
• Work across all garden teams at RHS Garden Rosemoor.
• Learn to use techniques, tools and machinery for plant care.
• Work safely and garden sustainably.
• Gain horticultural leadership skills.
• Adapt to various conditions and technologies.

Job description

About the Apprenticeship

Do you have at least six months’ work experience in horticulture, but want to learn more, develop team leader supervisor skills and achieve a qualification? Our Level 3 apprenticeship at RHS Garden Rosemoor is the perfect way to advance your career in horticulture.

Our Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor apprenticeship will support you to learn horticultural team leader supervisory skills and develop your knowledge and skills in the science, art and practice of horticulture by working alongside knowledgeable and experienced staff in the workplace and supervising staff and volunteers. You will also attend college to study for the qualification, develop your understanding of horticulture, and embed the practical learning.

During the Apprenticeship, you will

• Complete a Level 3 qualification at college (equivalent to A Level)
• Carry out practical work, in all weathers and across the seasons
• 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

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

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.

And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.

You can also learn about the range of careers in horticulture by visiting https://www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/careers-horticulture https://www.horticulture.org.uk/grow-careers/ or https://www.lantra.co.uk/careers

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Further Information

To apply for any work‑based training position with the RHS School of Horticulture you must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement, the RHS are unable to sponsor visa applications for these positions.

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

• Applicants must not already hold a Level 3 qualification in Horticulture.
• 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.

Key dates

• Applications close 22nd February 2026
• Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 16th March

We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

For further information, or if you require any additional support with making you application please contact [e-mail] including details of the position you are applying for.