Resource Technician in Horticulture

Capel Manor College is seeking a Resource Technician in Horticulture to support teaching staff and students in their horticulture programs. The role involves resourcing plant materials, maintaining equipment, and managing gardens. Candidates should have horticultural skills, experience in education, and a Level 2 qualification in horticulture. The position is based in London and offers various staff benefits, emphasizing diversity and safeguarding student welfare.
About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Horticulturist, with a passion for training and inspiring young people. As a Resource Technician, you will support the teaching staff and students across all courses within the College’s specialist Horticulture programmes, including resourcing plant material, course equipment, maintaining practical equipment and gardens/grounds.

The ideal candidate will have a range of industry skills including the ability to operate, maintain and repair horticultural machinery with some experience working in the training/education sector. A Level 2 qualification in horticulture is required, and a PA1/PA6 Certificate is desirable.

About the College
• Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, 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 preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.