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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Are you passionate about horticulture, grounds maintenance and gardening?Would you like to improve our award winning parks and further improve our other parks to a high standard?&nbsp;Would like to gain formal qualifications and experience at Brighton &amp; Hove City Council’s City Parks Department?&nbsp;If so, then you have found the right place.We have an exciting opportunity for a Gardening apprentice studying the Level 2 <a href="https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st0225-v1-2" target="_blank">Horticulture Operative</a> apprenticeship. The Department is responsible for upkeep of parks, housing, sports pitches, planting, weeding, mowing, strimming, public interaction, monitoring safety as well as the less glamourous functions like daily checks for litter and waste.Our current apprentice Sam says:'Doing the horticulture and landscaping apprenticeship with the council has been a good experience for me so far. My highlights have been being able to learn at college whilst also having a full time job and also meeting all of my class mates from college who are also starting out and doing the same kind of thing. It's helped me get into this industry which before I had no experience in and was struggling to get interviews for jobs. I've learnt a lot from my mentor and work colleagues too who have always been supportive and happy to help me learn about the job.'There’s lots more information below and in the links but if you want to have an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Carlisle - Operations Manager by email <a href="mailto:sarah.carlisle@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.carlisle@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>.If you would like to discuss eligibility please email the Apprenticeship Team on <a href="mailto:apprenticeships@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">apprenticeships@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>Interviews: w/c 25/08/2025Provisional Start Date: Sept/Oct 2025 TBC<h2>About the role</h2>The Intermediate <a href="https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/horticulture-or-landscape-construction-operative-v1-1" target="_blank">Horticultural Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship</a> is run by Plumpton College who are responsible for supporting you with your learning, online recording of evidence of competence, off the job training and carrying out assessments of competence in roles using various machines and tools etc. Your work experience will be linked to the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the apprenticeship standard and once you are competent in all these areas you will take an independently monitored End Pont Assessment before successfully completing. You will receive additional support if required, from a nominated workplace mentor, throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship.Delivery is one day a week at Plumpton College so you would need to be able to travel to Plumpton College. &nbsp;Further learning will occur in the workplace.You will gain knowledge in all areas of horticultural operations, for example, mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, rotovating, site preparation, turfing, seeding and weeding. &nbsp;You will also learn customer service skills as well as gaining invaluable experience in the workplace in applying and putting this learning into practice. &nbsp;You will build and develop inclusive working relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders from all diverse backgrounds. You will work within a supportive team to meet the requirements of the service. Additionally, you will learn how to assist in more advanced horticultural operations for example, pruning, planting, bedding, compaction reduction and potentially design.You will develop a number of other skills including identifying and eradicating horticultural pests and diseases, maintaining sports pitches, identifying hazards and taking remedial action. You will also follow Health and Safety policies, procedures and risk assessments and taught how to carry out playground inspections and maintain reports to satisfactory agreed standards. You will learn how to complete pre-use checks and basic maintenance on tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles to ensure they are in good and safe working order. You will comply with &nbsp;Health and Safety regulations and report any defects to the Team Leader.You will self-motivated and be able to work independently as well as part of a diverse and inclusive team.You will be enthusiastic, creative, have a willingness to learn.You will have a passion for horticulture and a vision to develop within the industry. The apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in horticulture.Standard working hours are 7.30-3.30 (this may vary)Although this is a fixed term position, the ongoing Apprenticeship programme has been specifically designed to train committed and dedicated individuals. &nbsp;There may be opportunities to be the future Operatives, Team leaders and Managers if you have the right passion, outlook and commitment and where vacancies arise.As well as the job related experience and apprenticeship qualification, you will receive all the benefits and opportunities of being an employee of Brighton &amp; Hove City Council, one of the City’s largest employers. As an Apprentice, you are eligible for an apprentice NUS discount card and can take advantage of the Catch the bus4work scheme and bus travel discounts with Brighton &amp; Hove buses. See <a href="https://www.buses.co.uk/students" target="_blank">https://www.buses.co.uk/students</a>.The duration of the apprenticeship will be c22 months, depending on experienceNB. This may be amended should you have any applicable prior learning and your contract will end on successful completion of the apprenticeship.Please note, your application will be shared with the training provider and you will be required to attend an information session at Plumpton College which will include an English and Maths assessment to assess level of ability to confirm eligibility prior to an offer being confirmed. Please inform us if you have any reasonable adjustments for the interview.Hear what our other apprentices have to say by watching this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEnB_ZrwiXQ" target="_blank">video</a>.Entry RequirementsPlease see the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description for the particular requirements of this role.Please note, if you are successful at interview your application will be shared with the training provider and an informal interview and assessments will take place with them to confirm eligibility prior to an offer being confirmed.Please declare your qualifications in the application as this may affect eligibility.<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Apprentice Gardener

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Southwark is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs, where over 120 languages are spoken. We are a large, ambitious, and forward-thinking council with a strong track record of delivering high-quality services to our residents.We’re working towards Southwark 2030 — a shared vision for a fairer, greener, and safer borough where everyone can thrive. Our green spaces are among our most valued assets, and we’re committed to sustainability, biodiversity, and excellence in public service across housing, highways, and parks.At Southwark, you’ll join a passionate and supportive team where your work will have a visible and lasting impact.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>As an Arboricultural Officer, you’ll play a key role in managing Southwark’s tree stock across housing estates, highways, parks, and open spaces. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Delivering a customer-focused arboricultural service borough-wide</li><li>Managing and monitoring internal and external contractors to ensure quality and health &amp; safety compliance</li><li>Planning and scheduling cyclical and proactive tree surveys and inspections</li><li>Using the Confirm asset management system to issue and track work orders</li><li>Responding to resident and stakeholder enquiries in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Supporting the development of strategy and policy, including contributions to the Tree Management Strategy</li><li>Monitoring budgets and contributing to financial reporting for works valued up to £1.5 million</li></ul>This is a highly visible role where you’ll collaborate across departments and with community groups to ensure Southwark’s urban trees are healthy, safe, and sustainably managed.<h4>What We're Looking For</h4>We’re looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Qualified – Minimum Level 4 qualification in arboriculture (or equivalent experience)</li><li>Experienced – Proven background in contract management, tree surveying, and arboricultural service delivery</li><li>Knowledgeable – Strong understanding of tree health, legislation, safety standards, and best practices in urban tree management</li><li>Tech-savvy – Comfortable using systems like Confirm (training provided) and preparing reports and analysis</li><li>Collaborative – Skilled at building effective relationships with contractors, residents, and colleagues</li><li>Flexible and reliable – Willing to travel across the borough and work outside normal hours when needed</li><li>A full UK driving licence is essential</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4><ul><li>Hybrid working is supported, though regular travel within the borough is required</li><li>You’ll be part of the Environment, Sustainability &amp; Leisure division, reporting to the Arboricultural Services Manager</li><li>This is a public-facing role with significant environmental impact</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark </a>Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.Closing date: Sunday 10 August 2025Interviews: W/c 25 August 2025Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2555535&amp;ptId=105881" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Arboricultural Officer

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Hadlow College is looking for a dedicated and skilled Estates Grounds Person to become an integral part of our vibrant Horticulture Team. If you thrive outdoors, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want to contribute to the upkeep of a dynamic land-based college campus, we’d love to hear from you!
Our stunning 10-acre site includes a diverse range of landscaped areas—from formal gardens and woodland walks to tranquil lakes and Japanese-style spaces. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across these settings, while developing and applying a broad range of practical horticultural skills.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Maintain and enhance the College’s formal gardens and wider campus grounds.</li>
<li>Carry out tasks such as turf care, hedge and border maintenance, planting, and weed control.</li>
<li>Operate and maintain a variety of horticultural machinery and tools.</li>
<li>Ensure outdoor areas remain safe, clean, and visually appealing throughout the year.</li>
<li>Support the Horticulture Department in meeting its daily operational and educational objectives.</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For
<ul>
<li>A genuine enthusiasm for horticulture and grounds maintenance.</li>
<li>Proven experience in estate or grounds care, ideally within an educational or public setting.</li>
<li>Competence in using horticultural tools and machinery safely and effectively.</li>
<li>A proactive, reliable, and collaborative approach to work.</li>
</ul>
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in maintaining one of Kent’s most inspiring educational landscapes, while working alongside a knowledgeable and passionate team.
Apply today and help us keep Hadlow College flourishing!
The Role:
Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Hadlow campus.
Your hours: 42.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.
Your pay: £29,492 per annum
The College:
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following:
<ul>
<li>33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the People’s Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).</li>
<li>Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.</li>
</ul>
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 20 August 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on 1 September 2025.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.



Hadlow College is looking for a dedicated and skilled Estates Grounds Person to become an integral part of our vibrant Horticulture Team. If you thrive outdoors, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want to contribute to the upkeep of a dynamic land-based college campus, we’d love to hear from you!
Our stunning 10-acre site includes a diverse range of landscaped areas—from formal gardens and woodland walks to tranquil lakes and Japanese-style spaces. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across these settings, while developing and applying a broad range of practical horticultural skills.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Maintain and enhance the College’s formal gardens and wider campus grounds.</li>
<li>Carry out tasks such as turf care, hedge and border maintenance, planting, and weed control.</li>
<li>Operate and maintain a variety of horticultural machinery and tools.</li>
<li>Ensure outdoor areas remain safe, clean, and visually appealing throughout the year.</li>
<li>Support the Horticulture Department in meeting its daily operational and educational objectives.</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For
<ul>
<li>A genuine enthusiasm for horticulture and grounds maintenance.</li>
<li>Proven experience in estate or grounds care, ideally within an educational or public setting.</li>
<li>Competence in using horticultural tools and machinery safely and effectively.</li>
<li>A proactive, reliable, and collaborative approach to work.</li>
</ul>
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in maintaining one of Kent’s most inspiring educational landscapes, while working alongside a knowledgeable and passionate team.
Apply today and help us keep Hadlow College flourishing!
The Role:
Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Hadlow campus.
Your hours: 42.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.
Your pay: £29,492 per annum
The College:
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following:
<ul>
<li>33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the People’s Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).</li>
<li>Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.</li>
</ul>
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 20 August 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on 1 September 2025.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.

Estates Grounds Person

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Lancaster City Council are looking to appoint an energetic and self-motivated Tractor driver / HGV driver to join the Public Realm Grounds Maintenance team within Environment and Place to contribute to making our district as well maintained as possible. The individual will need to be hard working, take pride within their work and have a passion for making improvements.
The esssential criteria for the role includes:
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<li>City in Guilds Award in Agriculture tractor driving and related operations especially experience in side arm flail operations or relevant experience.</li>
<li>A full current UK driving licence including HGV and category C1E with legal dispensation to pull trailers up to 3500kg is essential.</li>
<li>DBS clearance.</li>
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The role involves working as part of a wider team to provide high quality environmental maintenance services including maintaining council sports pitches / School sports fields and beaches, side arm safety sway cutting and hedge cutting on the district’s highways.
You will also be responsible for carrying out HGV Hiab work when required.
The role includes litter management, clearing of fly tipping, chewing gum removal, graffiti removal, leaf clearance, cleaning up of spillages, amenity grass cutting, hard landscaping, dyke management, washing of street furniture, playground installation, weed growth, and cultivating of the districts bedding areas.
You must possess good communication skills, have the ability to learn quickly and undertake a range of duties with minimum of supervision.
The nature of the position means that inevitably you will be required to work in all weather conditions. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided. &nbsp;
This is a permanent post, working 37 hours per week on a shift rota basis, to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with business need, including undertaking standby duties to cover out of hours work.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview Date: TBC

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