Horticulture Apprentice (Level 2), Leeds

Job Title: Horticulture Apprentice (Level 2) Salary: Apprenticeship RatesClosing Date: About the Role

Level 2 Apprenticeship Rates:

Under 18 years - 15,742 per annum

18-20 years - 21,240per annum

21+ years - 24,520 per annum

Leeds City College are seeking a Horticulture Apprentice to join our dynamic team in the Animal Care and Land Management department. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our horticulture staff and students to maintain the campus grounds, as well as collaborate with council colleagues in the wider estate to develop your knowledge and skills.

The School of Animal Care and Land Management offers a wide range of study programmes, apprenticeships and Higher Education (HE). This role is predominantly a support role, focused on developing the campus grounds to ensure they reflect the high standards of our horticulture curriculum. There will also be opportunities to support horticulture practical classes. As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be required to undertake off-the-job training, which will be delivered by an external training provider.

This role will be based mainly at Temple Newsam, but on occasion, you may be required to work at other campuses, such as Printworks or the University Centre. As this is a practical role working in the grounds of the estate, the successful candidate should ideally have some experience working in a similar setting.

We envisage this role starting in September 2026. The position is full time and fixed term for the length of the Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship (24 months).

What You Will Do

• Maintain workplace health and safety.
• Minimise environmental impact and manage wastage.
• Safely Operate tools and machinery.
• Keep accurate written and digital records.
• Communicate effectively across teams.
• Enforce biosecurity and pest controls.
• Manage plant health and care.
• Prepare sites and plant new materials.

About You

• Have a relevant highest-level vocational qualification in a related subject (at least a Level 1).
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge in horticulture and up to date knowledge of workplace practice.
• Have the ability to follow direction, be adaptable and flexible.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Peoples Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

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