Apprentice Gardener, Victoria Park

Tower Hamlets is committed to ensuring a safe, high quality and biodiverse environment is maintained within its 120 parks. A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to work and learn in the award-winning Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets. The Apprentice Gardener will be provided with training in the practical and theoretical aspects of horticulture to achieve an NVQ Level 2 qualification in work-based horticulture and will gain knowledge, skills and experiences to begin a career in the horticulture or park management industry.

Under the supervision of the Tower Hamlets Head Gardener, you will work alongside our knowledgeable, skilled and experienced Victoria Park Landscape Team in a range of horticultural settings in Victoria Park. Duties will include planting and maintenance of grassed areas, flower beds, formal gardens, edible landscapes, hedges, wildlife habitats and small trees with an emphasis on biodiversity value focussed styles of landscape management. The Apprentice will learn how to use a range of tools, equipment and machinery.

The Apprentice will assist the Victoria Park Team to support community engagement, activities and events in the park.

About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: 

• .A passion for horticulture, landscape, nature and environment and enthusiasm for working in the outdoor environment  
  
  
•  Eagerness to learn and develop a broad range of practical skills in a team-oriented environment
  
  
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

Our Benefits

• London Living Wage     

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.

• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.

• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).

• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.