Job title: Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor Apprentice
Location: RHS Garden Bridgewater
Department: RHS School of Horticulture (SoH) and Garden/curatorial team
Reports to: The Garden Manager (and Team Leaders as and when required)
Salary: £22,308 per annum
The RHS ensure we pay all staff at or above the National Minimum Wage, which is reviewed annually by government
Details of our great benefits can be found here
Start date and duration: August 2025
Three years (fixed term)
This position is a combined programme including work-based training and academic learning, which means that you have responsibilities as an RHS employee and as a college apprentice
Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours a week) with a working pattern of 5 days out of 7 (including weekend and occasional evening work)
For this position you will attend college on a residential basis which will involve travel and staying away from home
About the Apprenticeship:
Do you have at least six months’ work experience in horticulture, but want to learn more, develop team leader supervisor skills and achieve a qualification? Our Level 3 apprenticeship at RHS Garden Bridgewater is the perfect way to advance your career in horticulture.
Our Level 3 Horticulture Supervisor apprenticeship will support you to learn horticultural team leader supervisory skills and develop your knowledge and skills in the science, art and practice of horticulture by working alongside knowledgeable and experienced staff in the workplace and supervising staff and volunteers. You will also attend college to study for the qualification, develop your understanding of horticulture, and embed the practical learning.
During the apprenticeship, you will:
• Complete a Level 3 qualification at college (equivalent to an A Level)
• Carry out practical work, in all weathers and across the seasons
• Be based with our Woodland team. Working across a range of garden types (formal and informal ornamental, turf and meadows)
• Learn how to use appropriate techniques, tools and machinery, to cultivate, establish and care for our plant collections all year round
• Work safely and garden sustainably
• Gain horticultural team leader supervisory skills
• Learn how to adapt to change and different environments, conditions and technologies
These experiences and skills gained will equip you for professional life in the industry and advance your career in horticulture.
Benefits of Working for the RHS:
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.
Our careers portal provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.
You can also learn about the range of careers in horticulture by visiting https://www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/careers-horticulture https://www.horticulture.org.uk/grow-careers/ or
https://www.lantra.co.uk/careers
Safeguarding and Inclusion:
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Further Information:
Applications closing date 1st March 2025.
For further information, or if you require any additional support with making your application, please email schoolofhorticulture@rhs.org.uk.
