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Applications open for The Markham-Colegrave International Scholarship.

Horticulture Careers 8th January 2020 For Candidates, News Leave a Comment

Every year the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) and the American Floral Endowment (AFE), jointly award an internship of a lifetime – The Markham-Colegrave International Scholarship. $4,500 USD is granted for the opportunity to organise a work placement in a horticultural business. This year current or recent UK based horticultural students can apply to experience production horticulture in the US/Canada. Past winner, James Crawford,

Retail turning backs on young workers to favour older generation

Horticulture Careers 25th November 2019 News Leave a Comment

41% of retail businesses would recruit an older worker over a younger candidate with exactly the same skills and experience. This is according to new research from corporate healthcare provider, Benenden Health. In a national survey, more than a third of 1,000 SME business owners said that they would recruit a 55-year-old over a 24-year-old. 41% of business owners in the

Help shape the future of our industry apprenticeships

Horticulture Careers 21st November 2019 News Leave a Comment

The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is encouraging its members to have their say in a new online consultation on apprenticeships. The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has launched a major review of apprenticeships for Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care in England. The review will recommend changes to our existing schemes and set the priorities for apprenticeships in our industries going

FutureScape changes venue and format for 2020 and beyond

Horticulture Careers 21st November 2019 News Leave a Comment

It’s big change at FutureScape, as Eljays44 Ltd has announced a new venue and new format for 2020 and beyond. FutureScape has been held at Sandown Park Racecourse since 2014, and as the 2019 show was yesterday, the future looks big for the event. ExCel will play host to the two-day show going forward, with the first show in the new venue

How to successfully change career, the landscaping way

Horticulture Careers 11th October 2019 Career Advice, News Leave a Comment

Article by Stephen Ensell, GoLandscape The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. – Steve Jobs I’m sure you have been asked that question, ‘What is your dream job?’. How many of us are actually employed in a dream job! Surely the more realistic question is,

Specialist Horticultural & Landscape Staffing Agency Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Horticulture Careers 30th September 2019 News Leave a Comment

Specialist knowledge and dedication to the sector drives continued growth of HL Services Ltd, providers of Grounds Maintenance, Horticultural & Landscaping professionals and seasonal workers HL Services Ltd is celebrating five years of being in the business of helping clients find experienced and qualified staff, from entry level to senior management positions, within the Grounds Maintenance, Horticultural and Landscaping sector.

4 weeks to go until the Future Landscape Conference

Horticulture Careers 23rd September 2019 News Leave a Comment

The Future Landscape Conference London 2019 is a new specialist conference for future-focused organisations actively creating superior landscapes in urban, commercial and public open spaces. Take your place at this inaugural event and prepare to explore, debate and challenge the future of commercial and urban landscaping design, construction and methodology. Spaces are limited. To book your place within this new

Brooksby Melton student becomes head gardener at The Old Hall

Horticulture Careers 23rd September 2019 News Leave a Comment

Student Tom Walters, 33, completed his Horticulture apprenticeship with Brooksby Melton College earlier this year. He has now secured a Head Gardener role at The Old Hall in Market Overton. Whilst completing his Level 2 apprenticeship in Horticulture, Tom was employed as an Apprentice Gardener at Hambleton Hall in Oakham. After successfully completing his qualification with BMC, he was offered

Tong Garden Centre creates 39 new jobs with new indoor play area.

Horticulture Careers 12th September 2019 News Leave a Comment

The new indoor play area at Tong Garden Centre has created 39 new jobs for local people. Grass Hoppers indoor play has recruited 26 permanent and 13 seasonal team members. They’ll work in the state of the art 15,000 square feet indoor play area and the new 200 seater Woody’s Kitchen. The indoor play roles include receptionists, a party

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