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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Horticulturist, with a passion for training and inspiring young people.
Resource Technician in Horticulture
| Capel Manor College
Location: Gunnersbury Park
Salary: £27,799- £28,454 inclusive of London Weighting pro-rata
Part Time: 28.8 hours per week
Closing Date: 12/04/2026
Job Description
About The Role and Person
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Horticulturist, with a passion for training and inspiring young people. As a Resource Technician, you will support the teaching staff and students across all courses within the College’s specialist Horticulture programmes, including maintaining practical equipment and gardens/grounds.
The ideal candidate will have a range of industry skills including the ability to operate, maintain and repair horticultural machinery with some experience working in the training/education sector. A Level 2 qualification in horticulture is required, and a PA1/PA6 Certificate is desirable. This is a part-time role working 28.8 hours per week. The actual salary is £22,920.80 – £23,444.80 inclusive of London Weighting.
About the College
Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.
Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.
How To Apply
To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!
To apply for this job please visit careers.capel.ac.uk.