The Horniman Museum & Gardens are recruiting for their new garden apprentice, presenting a candidate with the opportunity to train as a Horticulture Apprentice while working towards Level 2 Qualification in partnership with Capel Manor College. As the garden apprentice, the candidate will gain hands-on experience maintaining the Horniman’s beautiful gardens, learning essential horticultural skills while studying one day per week.
In this role, you’ll enjoy working outdoors in all weather, be physically capable of manual work, and have a passion for horticulture. You’ll be a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills. Key Responsibilities include; garden maintenance assistance (grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, plant propagation), public engagement and ensuring visitor safety.
The candidate will have the ability to follow instructions, work independently or as part of a team, be enthusiastic, reliable and eager to develop a career in horticulture. This role involves physical work outdoors year-round. A standard DBS check is required.
The position has been made possible through funding from The Finnis Scott Foundation and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Opened in 1901, the Horniman Museum & gardens is known for its displays of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments. Today, the Horniman has a collection of 350,000 objects, specimens and artefacts from around the world. Its galleries include natural history, music and an acclaimed aquarium, alongside a World Gallery of anthropology and a flexible arts and exhibition space, The Studio. Indoor exhibits link to the display gardens – from medicinal and dye gardens to an interactive sound garden, Butterfly House and an animal walk – set among 16 acres of green space offering spectacular views across London.
Location: Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ
Contract: 24 month, full time position
Salary: £25,207 per year
Application deadline: Tuesday 4th March 2025 (10 am)
Interviews: Thursday 13th of March 2025
Full job description and application details can be found here.