Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprentice
Royal Horticultural Society, Woodham Ferrers, Essex
Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprentice
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Royal Horticultural Society, Woodham Ferrers, Essex
- Full time
- U
- Remote working
- Apprenticeship programme
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Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Complete a Level 2 qualification at college (equivalent to a GCSE)
- Spend time with each of the garden teams, working across a range of garden types (formal and informal ornamental). For more details on the range of garden areas you would work in visit https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall/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 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.
This position is a combined programme including work-based training and academic learning, which means that you have responsibilities as an RHS employee and as a college apprentice Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours a week) with a working pattern of 5 days out of 7 (including weekend and occasional evening work) For this position you will attend college on a residential basis which will involve travel and staying away from home About the Apprenticeship: Are you interested in learning about plants, gardening or horticulture, but new to the industry? Get the skills you need to start your career in horticulture with our apprenticeships.