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Horticulture Apprentice - Level 2 THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

National Trust

Horticulture Apprentice - Level 2 THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

£22308

National Trust, Gallows Green, Worcestershire

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0326d72aae114467afce0837a6e57796

Full Job 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

  • You will be part of the team of professionals caring for all aspects of the heritage gardens in the portfolio., 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 will also be able to join other training events and learn from industry colleagues internally and externally.

    Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade E/2) Essential

    • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade E/2) Essential, Horticulture or landscape construction operative

    Level 2 (GCSE)

    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.

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience