Professional Work Placement (PWP) in Alpines & Streamside
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,319 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Royal Horticultural Society |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Professional Work Placement (PWP) in Alpines & Streamside
Job title:
Professional Work Placement (PWP) in Alpines & Streamside
Location:
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Salary:
Circa £20,319 per annum
Hours of work:
This is a full-time work-based training programme (37.5 hours per week) with a working pattern of 5 days out of 7 (including weekend and occasional evening work).
Duration:
One year (fixed-term)
Estimated start date:
September 2024
Department(s):
RHS School of Horticulture (SoH), Garden and Curatorial
Reports to:
The Garden Manager (and Team Leaders as and when required)
About the Placement
The Alpine Zone and the Streamside at RHS Harlow Carr sits at the heart of the site and has inspired visitors for many years.
Throughout this placement you will work within the Garden’s departments and with its teams and individuals to gain knowledge, skills, training and experience of Alpines and Streamside plants in the work-based context to prepare you for professional life in the industry.
As part of our dedicated team, you will spend part of your working week on Streamside and woodland edge working with plants that grow in this unique environment and the other part learning specialist growing techniques along with maintenance tasks to grow alpines all year round. You will also gain experience in the glasshouse by helping to propagate specialist plants.
While you will be asked to complete some guided learning tasks throughout the placement, the programme is very much about practical experience and does not result in a formal qualification.
Your responsibilities would be to:
1. Participate in guided learning tasks, e.g. in the form of plant profiles, skill profiles and project work.
2. Strictly adhere to current college and RHS School of Horticulture (SoH) legislations, policies and procedures, in order to complete the programme.
3. Assist in the day-to-day cultivation and maintenance of the Garden as part of your training and professional development.
4. Attend, complete and pass a diverse range of training activities as part of your work-based training in the Garden, in order to complete the programme.
5. Be actively involved in RHS & AGS shows/events, including supporting committees, judging panels and exhibitors/exhibits, and helping with shows/events build-up as and when required.
6. Guide and support other learners and/or volunteers as and when required.
7. Give excellent customer service and be able assist customers/visitors as and when required.
8. Work as an individual and as part of the Garden team as and when required.
9. Strictly adhere to current RHS and external legislations, such as those concerned with privacy, security, safeguarding, fire, health and safety.
It is compulsory to wear RHS uniform and special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be able to, with direction, work with a wide range of horticultural tools and equipment in a safe manner.
10. Comply with current RHS guidance on biosecurity and plant health practices in order to minimise the risk posed by quarantine pests and diseases.
11. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post.
Applicant Criteria
ESSENTIAL
• A passion for Alpines and Streamside plants.
• Applicants are expected, as a minimum, to have completed a Level 2 horticultural qualification (or equivalent). This could be a National Certificate in Horticulture, Horticultural Operative Apprenticeship Standard, a Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture such as a City & Guilds, the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture or RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development.
• At least three months’ worth of practical experience in a professional horticultural environment (such as a historic/botanic garden, a public park, garden centre, commercial nursery or other relevant local business. This list is not exhaustive).
• Experience using basic horticultural machinery, equipment and/or tools.
• Experience working as an individual and as part of a team.
• Openness to working with new individuals across the Garden on a regular basis.
• Experience working with customers/visitors in a professional environment, and experience giving good customer service.
• A flexible approach to working (e.g. weekend work will be required on a regular basis, and evening work will be required from time-to-time).
• Proficiency with speaking, reading and writing English to understand and communicate instructions and complete paperwork.
DESIRABLE
• It is desirable for you to have GCSE grades A*to C or 9-4 in English and Maths.
• The ability to use IT and a computer/laptop and accompanying software to produce guided learning tasks using Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and use Microsoft Outlook (an email system), and the internet for research.
• A full and clean driving licence.
FURTHER INFORMATION
• The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
• Applications close on 31st May 2024.
• For further information, or if you would like a copy of this document in a different format, please contact schoolofhorticulture@rhs.org.uk
Job title:
Professional Work Placement (PWP) in Alpines & Streamside
Location:
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Salary:
Circa £20,319 per annum
Hours of work:
This is a full-time work-based training programme (37.5 hours per week) with a working pattern of 5 days out of 7 (including weekend and occasional evening work).
Duration:
One year (fixed-term)
Estimated start date:
September 2024
Department(s):
RHS School of Horticulture (SoH), Garden and Curatorial
Reports to:
The Garden Manager (and Team Leaders as and when required)
About the Placement
The Alpine Zone and the Streamside at RHS Harlow Carr sits at the heart of the site and has inspired visitors for many years.
Throughout this placement you will work within the Garden’s departments and with its teams and individuals to gain knowledge, skills, training and experience of Alpines and Streamside plants in the work-based context to prepare you for professional life in the industry.
As part of our dedicated team, you will spend part of your working week on Streamside and woodland edge working with plants that grow in this unique environment and the other part learning specialist growing techniques along with maintenance tasks to grow alpines all year round. You will also gain experience in the glasshouse by helping to propagate specialist plants.
While you will be asked to complete some guided learning tasks throughout the placement, the programme is very much about practical experience and does not result in a formal qualification.
Your responsibilities would be to:
1. Participate in guided learning tasks, e.g. in the form of plant profiles, skill profiles and project work.
2. Strictly adhere to current college and RHS School of Horticulture (SoH) legislations, policies and procedures, in order to complete the programme.
3. Assist in the day-to-day cultivation and maintenance of the Garden as part of your training and professional development.
4. Attend, complete and pass a diverse range of training activities as part of your work-based training in the Garden, in order to complete the programme.
5. Be actively involved in RHS & AGS shows/events, including supporting committees, judging panels and exhibitors/exhibits, and helping with shows/events build-up as and when required.
6. Guide and support other learners and/or volunteers as and when required.
7. Give excellent customer service and be able assist customers/visitors as and when required.
8. Work as an individual and as part of the Garden team as and when required.
9. Strictly adhere to current RHS and external legislations, such as those concerned with privacy, security, safeguarding, fire, health and safety.
It is compulsory to wear RHS uniform and special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be able to, with direction, work with a wide range of horticultural tools and equipment in a safe manner.
10. Comply with current RHS guidance on biosecurity and plant health practices in order to minimise the risk posed by quarantine pests and diseases.
11. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post.
Applicant Criteria
ESSENTIAL
• A passion for Alpines and Streamside plants.
• Applicants are expected, as a minimum, to have completed a Level 2 horticultural qualification (or equivalent). This could be a National Certificate in Horticulture, Horticultural Operative Apprenticeship Standard, a Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture such as a City & Guilds, the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture or RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development.
• At least three months’ worth of practical experience in a professional horticultural environment (such as a historic/botanic garden, a public park, garden centre, commercial nursery or other relevant local business. This list is not exhaustive).
• Experience using basic horticultural machinery, equipment and/or tools.
• Experience working as an individual and as part of a team.
• Openness to working with new individuals across the Garden on a regular basis.
• Experience working with customers/visitors in a professional environment, and experience giving good customer service.
• A flexible approach to working (e.g. weekend work will be required on a regular basis, and evening work will be required from time-to-time).
• Proficiency with speaking, reading and writing English to understand and communicate instructions and complete paperwork.
DESIRABLE
• It is desirable for you to have GCSE grades A*to C or 9-4 in English and Maths.
• The ability to use IT and a computer/laptop and accompanying software to produce guided learning tasks using Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and use Microsoft Outlook (an email system), and the internet for research.
• A full and clean driving licence.
FURTHER INFORMATION
• The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
• Applications close on 31st May 2024.
• For further information, or if you would like a copy of this document in a different format, please contact schoolofhorticulture@rhs.org.uk