Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor Apprenticeship

Royal Horticultural Society; St. Giles in the Wood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural charity is seeking an apprentice in horticulture to join their team at RHS Garden Rosemoor. The role includes working full-time while completing a Level 3 qualification. Applicants should have at least six months of horticultural experience and be ready to learn supervisory skills. This apprenticeship offers a chance to work alongside experienced professionals while gaining practical knowledge in gardening and horticulture. The role is full-time, may require weekend work, and includes residential college attendance.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and qualification support

Opportunity to work with experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Must possess at least six months of experience in horticulture.
• Involves travel and residential college attendance.
• Willingness to work on a rota including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete a Level 3 qualification at college.
• Carry out practical horticultural work across the seasons.
• Supervise staff and volunteers in various garden teams.

Skills

Team leader supervisory skills

Practical horticultural skills

Ability to work in all weathers

Safe gardening practices

Education

Six months of work experience in horticulture

Job description

Reports To: The Garden Manager (and Team Leaders as and when required)

Location: RHS Garden Rosemoor

Start Date: August 2026. Three years (fixed term)

Salary: £23,810 per annum. The RHS ensure we pay all staff at or above the National Minimum Wage, which is reviewed annually by government

Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours a week on a rota). The working pattern is 5 days in 7 so your full-time hours will include some weekend working

For this position you will attend college on a residential basis which will involve travel and staying away from home

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
• Will 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 www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/careers-horticulture, www.horticulture.org.uk/grow-careers/or, 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

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.

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

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.

Apply here: RHS Apprenticeships / RHS