Apprentice Gardener
Capel Manor College
Enfield
- New
- Salary:
- National Minimum Wage plus London Weighting
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 22 September 2024
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint an Apprentice Gardener on a fixed-term contract for 2 years.
The successful candidate will undertake a range of gardening duties in the College's sprawling 30-acre estate at its Enfield Campus. They will carry out gardening duties such as planting, forking beds, hoeing, mulching, fertilizing, mowing and hedge-cutting to maintain the overall appearance of the gardens. They will also maintain and develop a comprehensive plant collection, including pruning and cultural operations.
The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in horticulture, have some basic gardening experience and be enjoy working outside. They should be punctual, be able to work to deadlines and be able to work on their own initiative.
Some weekend working may be required with this position.
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About Capel Manor College
Capel Manor College is London's environmental college, offering a diverse range of full and part-time courses in further and higher education for school leavers and adults.
The College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to help preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces.
Students at Capel Manor College are immersed in a hands-on, creative and practical outdoor learning environment, with exceptional, industry-experienced tutors who are experts in their fields.
As London's leading land-based College, Capel Manor College has five campuses spread across the capital. The College has campuses located at Crystal Palace, Enfield, Gunnersbury, Regent's Park and Mottingham. Between them, our campuses boast two zoos, a farm, a dog grooming parlour, laboratories, over 30-acres of gardens, and over 200 acres of working land.
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