Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about environmental conservation, landscaping, and sustainable practices. This role encompasses maintaining and enhancing green spaces while also implementing biodiversity initiatives within our parish. For example, introducing the RSPB monitoring system for vulnerable birds to help them thrive.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative Apprenticeship Standard Day release weekly with Brinsbury College Qualifications: (Core) Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides OR City and Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticide Using Hand Held Equipment OR City and Guilds Level 2 Award In The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (Landscaping construction) City and Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheel Machines or Lantra Abrasive Wheel Machines Course Functional Skills in maths and English, if required Where you'll work Pulborough Parish College Swan View, Lower St, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 2BF

Required Skills & Qualification

Desirable qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 3 or higher) Maths (grade 3 and higher) science (grade 3 and higher) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Physical fitness Other Need to work outside in all weather conditions. After initial training has been completed, will need to work using own initiative,

Employer

Pulborough Borough Council

Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2BF

Provider

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

About Employer

Pulborough Parish Council is small employer with 15 Parish Councillors. We maintain and manage six separate open spaces. You would joint a dynamic team who are passionate about supporting the local area.