Horticulture / Landscape Operative Apprentice (Level 2)

| Grosvenor Property UK

Location: London (SW1W 9RB – Central London)
Contract: Apprenticeship (2 years)
Hours: 35 hours per week (typically 8:00am – 4:00pm)
Salary: £26,936 per year
Closing date: 1 May 2026

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Job Description

Start Your Career in Green Spaces

This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in horticulture with Grosvenor Property UK, one of the UK’s leading property companies driving a strong sustainability and biodiversity agenda.

As an apprentice, you’ll play a hands-on role in maintaining and developing some of London’s most iconic green spaces, including historic garden squares and biodiverse urban landscapes  .

About the Role

You’ll work as part of a professional horticulture team, supporting the care and development of high-quality public green spaces.

This includes:

Maintaining and improving garden squares and landscaped areas
Supporting biodiversity and sustainable planting schemes
Assisting with planting, pruning, and general grounds maintenance
Contributing to the development of urban green infrastructure

Most of your learning will take place on the job, building real skills in a live working environment.

Training & Qualification

Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Operative Apprenticeship
Delivered in partnership with a training provider (e.g. Capel Manor College)
Combination of practical work and structured learning

You’ll develop skills in:

Plant care and maintenance
Soil health and cultivation
Use of tools and machinery
Biodiversity and environmental management

This qualification is equivalent to GCSE level and typically takes around 2 years to complete  .

What You’ll Gain

A paid role where you earn while you learn
Experience working on high-profile London green spaces
Industry-recognised qualification
Strong progression opportunities into:
Full-time horticulture roles
Level 3 apprenticeships
Supervisory or specialist green roles

Who It’s For

This apprenticeship is ideal if you:

Are passionate about nature, plants and the outdoors
Want to start a career in horticulture, landscaping or green infrastructure
Are willing to work outdoors in all weather
Bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Career Pathway

This role can lead to careers in:

Landscaping and grounds maintenance
Park and estate management
Biodiversity and environmental roles
Green infrastructure and urban greening

How to Apply

Applications are made via the official apprenticeship service. Please click the link below. Good luck!