Apprentice Gardener - Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship (CWGC) in Woking

• Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)

The CWGC is a highly respected, prestigious, global Organisation that

honours and cares for the 1.7 million members of the Commonwealth

forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice

will never be forgotten. Funded by six Commonwealth Member

Governments, we build and maintain memorials and cemeteries at 23,000

locations, in 150 countries, including some of the world’s most iconic,

Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff,

supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and

architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.

We offer a unique and rewarding working environment.

Description

We are looking for an Apprentice Gardener who will be required to assist in the skilled care, maintenance and development of turf and horticultural features within CWGC cemeteries and memorial, working under guidance and supervision from the Head Gardener

Key Responsibilities:

• This is a training role developing craft skills to undertake a wide range of duties. These include turf culture, pruning, soil management and planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance, tree care, and the care of ornamental features

Apprentice Gardener

• The Apprentice Gardener will assist in the care, maintenance and development of turf and horticultural features within cemeteries and memorial, under guidance from the Head Gardener.




• Duties include turf culture, pruning, soil management, planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance, tree care, and the care of ornamental features.




• Undertakes practical horticultural maintenance, renovation work and caretaking duties. This includes turf care, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning.




• Responsible for the safe operation, care, day to day maintenance of work equipment to a manufacturers guidance and reporting any issues to their Line Manager




• Familiar with and competent in undertaking several routine administrative duties, including the use of IT and smart phones




• Actively engages and work with other teams in the Region to deliver consistent standards across UKNA




• Acts as a representation of the Commission at all times, including at CWGC held events at the cemetery




• Providing advice and other information to Cemetery Visitors/members of the public, helping them locate war graves




• Undertakes any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the role




• Contributes to UKNA projects, tasks and working groups, as required




• Required to complete all training of the Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship

Entry requirements

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English Level 4 desired

Skills required

• Initiative




• Physical fitness

Training to be provided

• Functional skills if required.

Things to consider

May be some travel within the UK.A full UK driving licence required or provisional licence if currently learning.This role requires working in all weathersHours change during Summer and Winter months

Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, the candidate is welcome to apply to open vacancies within the Organisation.

At a glance

Working week Winter and Summer hours vary between 8am-4:30pm Monday to Friday Duration 24 Months Possible start date 1 December 2026 Applications close 15 November 2026 Apprenticeship standard Horticulture or landscape construction operative (Level 2)

Location

Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)
Brookwood Cemetary
Woking
Surrey
United Kingdom
GU24 0JB

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