Trainee Gardener

The Trainee Gardener is a fantastic opportunity for someone to gain a very high level of horticultural training, working for two years in a highly skilled small team, whilst studying to Level 3, receiving additional training, and being paid London Living Wage.  The award-winning Garden has a focus on sustainable practices, biodiversity and experimentation, and includes mixed herbaceous borders, meadows, trees, lawns, pot displays, and courtyards.

The successful applicant will already be working towards a career in ornamental horticulture and will be dedicated to building their skills and knowledge. They will study off site towards RHS Level 3 whilst working hands on in the Garden; working as part of a small and dedicated team to deliver the highest horticultural standards.

In addition to regular plant identification tests, keeping a garden diary and the opportunity for a week’s self-organised placement per year to work in another garden or travel to see plants in ...