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Woodland Trust recognised for its work with volunteers

Liam Colclough 4th June 2019 News Leave a Comment

Woodland Trust has been recognised for the opportunities it gives to volunteers. The Charity has been awarded the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard. This is after being assessed against a range of best practice standards and having proved to excel in the areas of recruitment, safety standards, management, support, recognition and value. ` The charity has 3,226 roles for volunteers who undertake invaluable work for trees

Using Horticulture Careers effectively

Liam Colclough 29th May 2019 Career Advice, For Candidates, News, Productivity Leave a Comment

Using Horticulture Careers effectively We’ve all been there. It can be easy to hit a wall in your career. Perhaps you’ve come as far as you can where you currently are. Perhaps you are feeling undervalued in your current role. Or perhaps you’re looking to take your first steps into the industry. Whatever the reason, when it is time to

Pro Landscaper Agenda: Mental Health At Work.

Liam Colclough 15th May 2019 For Candidates, For Employers, Productivity Leave a Comment

Pro Landscaper Agenda: Mental Health At Work A happy workplace is a functional workplace. Taking care of your own mental health, and being aware of the mental health of those around you, is crucial when it comes to productivity and team spirit. This month Pro Landscaper asked what companies are doing to improve employee’s mental health, how self-employed people can

Horticulture Careers is celebrating 5 years

Liam Colclough 7th May 2019 News Leave a Comment

Since our launch by Pro Landscaper magazine in May 2014, Horticulture Careers have helped to fill vacancies for some of the biggest names in Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Arboriculture, Garden Centre Retail and other horticulture trades. Over the years we have positioned our unique service as an industry leading recruitment portal, connecting employers with highly skilled staff at all levels. To

The Importance of Horticulture

Liam Colclough 28th September 2018 For Candidates, For Employers, News Leave a Comment

Horticulture has never been more important. We are currently living in a time whereby the population of our planet is increasing at an alarming rate. Demand for housing is at an all-time high, and construction of residential sites is not an uncommon sight across the UK. It has been predicted that by the year 2050 there could be a global

5 tips on writing a CV that will get you noticed

Liam Colclough 23rd August 2018 Career Advice, For Candidates Leave a Comment

So, you’re ready to take the next step in your career? You know who you are, you know your skill set, and you know you are the right fit for the role. Make sure you get your CV right. But how do you put this across to a potential employer? It’s difficult to stand out from the crowd when you

Hire an apprentice for FREE – Your industry needs you!

Liam Colclough 8th May 2018 For Employers, Productivity Leave a Comment

If you’re a company director or a hiring manager with a clear scope for your business, the chances are you’ve considered hiring an apprentice before. You’ve either given it serious consideration, or perhaps it was just a passing thought. Much of the time however, many people dismiss the idea. There are some fantastic reasons to consider hiring an apprentice as

Write a job spec to attract the best candidates

Liam Colclough 15th January 2015 For Employers, Productivity Leave a Comment

Here at Horticulture Careers HQ, we are often asked to review a job spec before we post them. We’ve seen all manner of postings, from the average to the quirky, and there are a few things we’ve learnt along the way that will help your post attract the right candidates. Get the job spec right Be clear about the role,

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