Apprentice Gardens and Landscapes Operative

Organisation: Leicester City Football Club
Salary: Apprentice Rate
Location: LE12 7NG
Contract type: Apprentice
Closing date: 20 June 2025
Job Description: Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as Apprentice Gardens & Landscape Operative!

Contract Type: Fixed Term Apprenticeship

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club?

About The Role & Who We’re Scouting

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club.

As an apprentice within the Gardens & Landscape team, you will assist in the maintenance and enhancement of the Club's gardens and landscaped areas while undergoing a structured training program. Under the guidance of the Gardens & Landscape Manager and working alongside skilled and knowledgeable operatives, the apprentice will learn essential skills regarding horticulture, plant identification and care, landscaping techniques and specialist equipment.

Whilst no specific previous experience is required, the successful candidate will;

Have a strong interest in horticulture, gardening, or landscaping
GCSE pass grade in Maths and English (with other relevant subjects such as Biology, Geography or Design & Technology seen as beneficial)
Willingness and commitment to continuous learning towards the successful completion of the Apprenticeship end point assessment
Have a basic understanding of mechanical principles and tools
Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual tasks including outdoors work, heavy lifting, and standing / walking for extended periods
Core duties within the role will include;

Learning and development - participation in a structured apprenticeship program
Horticultural assistance - this includes routine maintenance of LCFC sites and skills such as mowing, weeding, planting and watering
Equipment operation - learn and develop skills in the operation of specialist tools and machinery in a safe and efficient manner
Landscaping projects - assisting in the delivery or projects such as the installation of new gardens, borders and pathways, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of LCFC sites
Demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety rules and ensure compliance at all times
Accurate record keeping
Collaboration with the wider Sports Turf & Grounds team
If you think your experience and skills match, and you’ve got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team!

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.

Next Steps

We’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights!
How to apply: https://candidate.lcfc-careers.co.uk/278532UKS