Apprentice Estate Worker (Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship)
Are you passionate about working outdoors and eager to learn how to manage and maintain beautiful natural spaces? Epping Forest is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Estate Worker to join our team, supporting the upkeep of the Forest and its surrounding lands.
As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in tasks such as grounds maintenance, vegetation control, path repairs, and supporting public events. You’ll also learn to operate machinery, assist with inspections, and develop vital skills in health and safety practices.
This role offers the opportunity to earn a Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship, combining practical work with formal training. Your apprenticeship will last for 30 months, and you will spend one day per week and block release at college in training towards a Level 2 qualification.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, working in a unique natural environment, while developing the skills needed for a career in estate management.
If you’re enthusiastic about horticulture, physically fit, and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you!
This apprenticeship role is based at Epping Forest and will last for 30 months (including time to complete your End Point Assessment).
Working hours 7:00am -3:00pm with 45 min unpaid lunch – Monday - Friday
If you are enthusiastic and committed to achieving your Horticulture level 2 apprenticeship qualification and are eligible to apply, we would love to hear from you.
To qualify for this apprenticeship, you will need to be:
- 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
- Living in England
- Not in full-time education at the time of applying
If you are a non-UK citizen – you need to have permission from the UK government to live in
the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
Selected apprenticeships require evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/5 or equivalent.
If we request specific qualification evidence it will be required before applications are considered, please send copies of your certificates and application reference number to [email protected] .
Prior learning: If you have prior learning e.g., a similar or higher level of qualification like the apprenticeship we will be unable to consider your application as your prior learning will not meet the funding rule criteria. If you have prior experience in a similar role to the apprenticeship your experience may also exclude you from an apprenticeship.
If you have any questions on this, please contact [email protected]
Selection for the apprenticeship is on the basis of suitability and commitment to the apprenticeship not qualification.
Please see the Job Information Pack for further information.
Please ensure you answer the questions included in the pack in the Supporting Information section on the application form.
Closing date: 12 noon on October 25, 2024
To apply online, please click the Apply online button below.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV0363 if you experience any problems. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Please note that this apprenticeship is not available to current City of London employees.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
