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Apprentice Gardener - Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship (CWGC)

Commonwealth War Graves Commission · Woking · posted 21 October 2026

Wage
£24,548 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)
Starts
1 December 2026
Closing date
15 November 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • This is a training role developing craft skills to undertake a wide range of duties. These include turf culture, pruning, soil management and planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance, tree care, and the care of ornamental features

Apprentice Gardener

  • The Apprentice Gardener will assist in the care, maintenance and development of turf and horticultural features within cemeteries and memorial, under guidance from the Head Gardener.
  • Duties include turf culture, pruning, soil management, planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance, tree care, and the care of ornamental features.
  • Undertakes practical horticultural maintenance, renovation work and caretaking duties. This includes turf care, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning.
  • Responsible for the safe operation, care, day to day maintenance of work equipment to a manufacturers guidance and reporting any issues to their Line Manager
  • Familiar with and competent in undertaking several routine administrative duties, including the use of IT and smart phones
  • Actively engages and work with other teams in the Region to deliver consistent standards across UKNA
  • Acts as a representation of the Commission at all times, including at CWGC held events at the cemetery
  • Providing advice and other information to cemetery visitors/members of the public, helping them locate war graves
  • Undertakes any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the role
  • Contributes to UKNA projects, tasks and working groups, as required
  • Required to complete all training of the Level 2 Horticulture Apprenticeship

Your training

  • Level 2 Horticulture apprenticeship standard.
  • Functional skills if required.

Where it leads

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate is welcome to apply to open vacancies within the organisation.

About Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The CWGC is a highly respected, prestigious, global Organisation that honours and cares for the 1.7 million members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Funded by six Commonwealth Member Governments, we build and maintain memorials and cemeteries at 23,000 locations, in 150 countries, including some of the world’s most iconic, landmark monuments. Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff, supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told. We offer a unique and rewarding working environment.

Things to consider

May be some travel within the UK. A full UK driving licence required or provisional licence if currently learning. This role requires working in all weathers. Hours change during Summer and Winter months

Skills they're looking for

Organisation skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessIT skills

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Brookwood Cemetary, Woking, GU24 0JB

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