From their office in Gloucester Docks, Cole and Yates Recruitment are dedicated to finding permanent work for landscaping and grounds maintenance professionals all over the UK. Horticulture Careers’ Brand Manager, Liam Colclough caught up with Collette Jackson-Hobbs, Partner at Cole and Yates to discuss how they help candidates find the perfect role. Which areas of the UK do you cover?
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There is a scholarship available to students pursuing a research career in the horticultural industry. As part of the David Colegrave Foundation Scholarship Season, £2,500 is available to support applied research within the horticulture industry. The Horticultural Research Scholarship is open to undergraduates, postgraduates and those studying for doctoral degrees. Last year’s winner Rakhee Dhorajiwala is completing a Doctor of Philosophy (Biosciences)
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Bartlett Tree Experts was founded by Francis A. Bartlett in 1907 and is the world’s leading scientific tree and shrub care company. From over 100 offices worldwide, Bartlett helps both residential and commercial customers maintain beautiful, healthy trees. Bartlett is dedicated to developing environmentally sound products and promoting their use. With the Bartlett Legacy Tree Programme, Bartlett provides tree seedlings to help
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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
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Undertaking an apprenticeship is a great way to get a foothold in the career you want. An apprenticeship is a training programme that allows you gain skills and recognised qualifications whilst working. Horticulture careers caught up with Hampton Court Palace apprentice, Daniel Allingham to discuss his experience so far and his plans beyond gaining his qualification. Tell us a bit
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On Tuesday 19th November, the UK’s must-attend leading landscaping event and a vital addition of any landscape business schedule for the past 8 years; FutureScape will return to Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey. One day, one show, one landscape: FutureScape is an intense and informal one-day show featuring seminars and sessions full of practical business advice and a chance to connect,
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Based from their headquarters in South East London, Garden Club London design and build gardens and landscapes from concept to completion with a passion and dedication like no other. Their specialist in-house team of Designers, Landscape Architects and Landscapers work with a range of clients to produce creative solutions and award winning standards of workmanship. Horticulture Careers caught up with
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The David Colegrave Foundation is offering a variety of scholarships. It is also offering money for college tuition and accommodation fees, books and equipment, or for extra training courses. This year there are seven scholarships to apply for: Ball Colegrave Sponsored Travel Scholarship Up to £1,500 to fund travel to Europe in order to develop knowledge and experience in bedding
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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
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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
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