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Originally established in 2006 as the Historic and Botanic Garden Bursary Scheme (HBGBS), the Historic and Botanic Garden Training Programme (HBGTP) is managed by English Heritage and offers 1 year traineeships at a range of placement gardens.
The aim of the placement is to provide practical paid work experience within an historic or botanic garden. The role will enable you as a trainee to experience a broad range of activities, helping to develop your practical skills and increase your horticultural knowledge.
It is the intention of the HBGTP and English Heritage that the skills acquired as a result of the placement will be used to help sustain and develop the UK historic and botanic garden sector.
The selection process will take into account your:
- Previous practical experience
- Interest and commitment to work in the sector
- Ability that a placement could develop or enhance
- Self-motivation and ambition
Please note that qualifications are not a requirement for this post. However, some prior paid or voluntary experience in the horticulture sector is required. The successful candidate will be required to complete a preplacement questionnaire (PPQ) and your offer will be contingent on this.
All placements are salaried positions.
Interviews will take place in [INSERT MONTH(S)] at the various placement gardens, and will involve a practical and theory test. Full instructions will be provided ahead of interview, as well as support on the day.
Should you have any questions regarding your application or the interview process, please contact
[email protected]