Horticulture and Estates Apprentice

Do you want to work for a fantastic organisation that cares about you, your learning, your career, and your future?

We’re on the lookout for a Horticultural and Estates apprentice to start in September 2025.

You will be part of the Horticultural and Estates Team and you will be required to complete a program of development and training in Neighbourhoods to ensure our estates and void properties are maintained to a high standard.

By working in partnership with East Durham College we have successfully recruited enthusiastic and talented apprentices and we are delighted to be helping to develop young people and adults to gain the necessary skills and qualifications to enhance their careers.

The successful candidate will work towards the Level 2 Horticultural Apprenticeship, this is an 18-month programme.

Working towards or hold a full driving licence will be required for the role.

For further information about this post please refer to the attached job description.

what’s on offer?

As well as the opportunity to earn while you learn, some of our top benefits and rewards include:

• £19,000 per annum year one rising to £22,071 year two.
• 31 days of annual leave.
• up to four days paid volunteering leave each year.
• an excellent pension scheme.

Working at believe housing isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a great team who care about each other and somewhere that you can truly make a difference to our customers lives.  It’s a place where you’ll be inspired, empowered, and encouraged to bring your best self to work every day, because we’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce who deliver our vision and values.

We respect individuality, knowing that diverse talent brings creativity and innovation, which can only benefit us all.

Minimum requirements

• If you’re under 19, you must have Level 2 qualifications in English and maths (GCSE grade 4/C or Functional Skills).
• If you are 19 or over, you will not need to demonstrate Maths and English at Level 2. However, strong numeracy and literacy skills are still essential to successfully complete the apprenticeship standards.

apply now

If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then apply now. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

If you wish to find out more about this opportunity contact Mark Burrell Estates Team Leader at mark.burrell@believehousing.co.uk

• Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.
• All applicants must go through our website.
• Interview date to be confirmed.