Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprentice

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is seeking a Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprentice in London. This full-time, temporary position involves hands-on training in garden maintenance and horticultural skills, alongside studying at Capel Manor College. Responsibilities include assisting with various gardening tasks and ensuring visitor safety. The role requires physical outdoor work year-round and a passion for horticulture. A DBS check is necessary.
Salary £25,207 a year Location Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ This is a temporary , full time vacancy that will close in 9 days at 10:00 GMT . The Vacancy

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a Horticulture Apprentice while working towards a Level 2 qualification in partnership with Capel Manor College. You’ll gain hands-on experience maintaining the Horniman’s beautiful gardens, learning essential horticultural skills while studying one day per week.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist with garden maintenance, including grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, and plant propagation.
• Safely operate and maintain horticultural tools and machinery (training provided).
• Ensure visitor safety and provide friendly engagement with the public.
• Follow health and safety regulations, including COSHH and PPE requirements.

About You

In this role, you’ll enjoy working outdoors in all weather, be physically capable of manual work, and have a passion for horticulture. You’ll be a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.

Key Qualities, Skills, and Experience
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to develop a career in horticulture.
• Willingness to complete training in first aid, safe pesticide use, and machinery operation.

Other Requirements
• This role involves physical work outdoors year-round (protective clothing provided).
• A standard DBS check is required.

To apply, visit our website: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/
The Company

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a unique attraction in south east London where world cultures and the natural world are brought together for everyone to enjoy. The Museum holds internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as a popular natural history gallery and Aquarium. The 16 acres of beautiful Gardens feature a tropical Butterfly House and offer stunning views across London. The Horniman is the holder of the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022.
The Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme
The Horniman has a confidential Employee's wellbeing service.

Free reciprocal entry to NMDC (National Museum Directors Council) member’s sites
You may have a free family ticket for our “paid for” exhibitions and visit exhibitions at a number of other museums for free when displaying your staff ID card.

Edenred
This is a benefit scheme open to all staff. You can choose from a range of discounts including shopping, days out and holidays.