Working at our three campuses and under the guidance of our Head of Gardens and Grounds, you will carry out a wide range of duties, including; general garden maintenance, hedge and tree pruning, grass cutting and assisting with the planning and design of new areas.

In addition to our excellent terms and conditions of employment, the successful candidate will have a structured development plan agreed at the start of the apprenticeship.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applicants from individuals who enjoy delivering excellent customer service and working collaboratively as part of a team. If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to maintaining high standards, we’d love to hear from you! 

Benefits

• A pension scheme with generous employer contributions - You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure and valuable defined benefit pension scheme, among the largest in the UK, offering generous employer contributions
• Access to Hope Park Sports fitness suite and exercise classes at a discounted rate
• A staff cycle scheme to support greener commuting
• Self-catering cottages available to book at Plas Caerdeon

Application Process 

We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We particularly encourage applications Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME).

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and participate in the Disability Confident scheme, ensuring all candidates are considered fairly and supported where needed.

Interested candidates should submit an application form to jobs@hope.ac.uk. The application should outline your previous experience, and how your skills and experiences are suitable for the role of Apprentice Gardener. You should make sure to highlight how you meet the Essential Criteria as outlined on the Person Specification. 

Closing date for applications is Monday 7^th July by 5.00pm