Horticulture Apprentice

Cumbria Wildlife Trust are seeking a Horticulture Apprentice to support the Horticulture Manager in the running of the Trust’s wildflower nursery and plant production. This is a full time (35 hours) fixed term position for 23.5 months

The successful candidate will start in January 2023 and be based at our Gosling Sike North (Carlisle) of Cumbria.

Training will be provided for the Horticulture Apprentice in order to fulfil the duties specified in the job description and will include a Level 2 Horticulture Operative course taught by Craven College, Skipton one day per fortnight.

Good organisation skills, attention to detail and an ability to work and communicate with people of all ages is also important.

Completed application forms should be returned with a covering letter outlining the candidate's suitability for the post, to Claire Shepherd, HR Manager, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX or by email to hr@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard anything within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am Monday 12 December 2022. Interviews will be held Thursday 15 December at Gosling Sike.

For further information regarding the role please refer to contact information in the person specification