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Apprenticeship

Horticulture and landscaping technical manager

Level
5
Higher
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Build and manage parks, gardens, greenspaces and grounds.

What you'd do

Plan and manage horticultural or landscaping contracts and programmes
Lead, develop, and performance-manage a team of operatives
Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
Oversee plant health, quality, and production or maintenance standards
Liaise with clients and resolve operational issues professionally
Ensure compliance with environmental permits and health and safety law
Identify business development opportunities and support tendering

What you'd learn

Advanced plant science - physiology, nutrition, and pest and disease management
Commercial horticulture or landscape contracting business management
People management, team leadership, and performance development
Contract management, tendering, and financial control
Environmental legislation, sustainability, and biodiversity net gain
Irrigation, soil science, and growing media management
Quality management systems and client relationship management
Ready to look for a place?
See live Horticulture and landscaping technical manager apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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