Landscape Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship. A Landscape Supervisor can be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their activities, such as landscape construction (hard-landscape). This includes the establishment hard surfaces and structures in addition to the establishment of plants in cultivated areas. Often people new to the industry will start in a ‘hands-on’ role covering a range of practical tasks, with specialist skills being learnt through progression. A wide range of machinery and tools are used and additional training may be required depending on the nature of the works undertaken.
Working and learning in the horticulture industry is rewarding, offers a diverse range of employment opportunities and includes a range of skills that are transferrable into many other industries.
Forestry + Woodlands
Apprenticeship
Level 3 Forest Craftperson apprenticeship. Location: Workplace Delivery supported with Online Lectures and Tutorial Support. Course length: TBC - September 2025 - REGISTER INTEREST NOW. Fees: Costs will be determined by several factors including size of employer and age of apprentice. Register for…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
Do you enjoy chatting to people? Welcome new members to Cumbria Wildlife Trust over the phone at our office in Plumgarths. We are looking for a friendly volunteer who is happy to chat over the phone, to join our Membership Development Team. You would be calling people who have recently joined…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Work Experience
We welcome school students wanting placements and the occasional older student needing hours etc before going to uni. These are normally a week's placement and there are relevant forms to complete on the website before applying. The work experience is open to anyone, and is from 9am to 1pm each day…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Work Experience
We welcome school students wanting placements and the occasional older student needing hours etc before going to uni. These are normally a week's placement and there are relevant forms to complete on the website before applying. The work experience is open to anyone, and is from 9am to 1pm each day…
Business + Financial
Apprenticeship
We have a position available for a Level 3 Business & Administration apprenticeship. Job Role and Key Tasks: Compiling of reports; Customer correspondence via email & verbally; Maintaining filing systems & archives; Processing mail; Updating information; Photocopying & scanning; Data input &…
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
Get the micro-volunteering bug today and join the biggest citizen’s science project that National Parks have ever undertaken. Look Wild uses a free nature identification app that will name plants and animals for you and contribute to a huge National Park-led project at the same time. It’s free to…
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
The South Lakes property in the Lake District is one of the most diverse, interesting and challenging properties in the whole of The National Trust. Millions of people visit the Lakes every year and one of our key challenges is how to connect more and better with these people, from all round the…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
Volunteering on the Steam Yacht Gondola is a unique experience. Volunteers get involved with virtually all aspects of life on Gondola as a crew member, from welcoming people on board to keeping the vessel fit for sailing.
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
Bowe Barn is a converted barn just outside Keswick, and it's the estate office for all the rangers and others who work and volunteer in Borrowdale, Buttermere Valley, Ennerdale and the Whitehaven Coast. It's the office from where we care for 17,000 hectares of beautiful Lake District open…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
Volunteering as part of a team, Countryside volunteers help look after, improve and protect special outdoor places so that nature and wildlife can thrive and everyone can enjoy Windermere.
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
Wray Castle is a striking Victorian house built for the Dawson family in 1840 in an unusual mock gothic style. It is one of a series of impressive ‘villas’ built around Lake Windermere by people who made their fortunes in the industrial revolution. The house is unfurnished but has much impressive…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
Wray Castle is a striking Victorian house built for the Dawson family in 1840 in an unusual mock gothic style. It is one of a series of impressive ‘villas’ built around Lake Windermere by people who made their fortunes in the industrial revolution. The house is unfurnished but has much impressive…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
Our Visitor Experience volunteers provide an engaging Living History experience called Taste of Townend, making sure our visitors get the most from their time with us. Every Thursday they will be demonstrating a recipe from our 1699 Commonplace Book.
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
Our House Experience Volunteers add the sparkle to any visit – giving everyone a warm welcome, bringing stories from Townend to life and helping people get the best out of their day. The Brownes of Townend were just an ordinary farming family, but their home and belongings bring to life over 400…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
You will lead an engaging tour through the estate to inspire visitors by sharing the fascinating industrial heritage at Acorn Bank, and it’s place in the landscape and history. Industrial Heritage Tour Guides play a vital role in delivering inspiring and enjoyable introductory tours around the…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
Our Visitor Welcome volunteers create a positive first impression with a warm welcome; helping all visitors get all they need from their visit. You’ll also help us provide a personalised thank you, leaving people with a positive lasting impression.
Water + Catchments
Volunteering
Volunteering as part of a team, Coast & Countryside volunteers help look after, improve and protect special outdoor places so that nature and wildlife can thrive and everyone can enjoy Ullswater.
Nature Conservation
Training
Free training at Mungrisdale Village Hall and Low Beckside Farm for farmers, land managers and landowners. Tuesday 5 November 10am – 3.15pm. Mungrisdale Village Hall, Penrith CA11 0XR. What three words: ///piano.bands.generally
Visitor + Rural Economy
Apprenticeship
Veterinary Nursing Level 3 Apprenticeship. Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice. A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant…
Estates + Property
Apprenticeship
Landscape Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship. This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a landscape construction (hard landscape) industry this includes the establishment of hard surfaces & structures in addition to the establishment of plants in cultivated areas and therefore focuses on…
Farming + Technology
Apprenticeship
Land-based Service Engineer (LBSE) Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. LBSE Technicians typically work on site utilising their own initiative in a customer facing role. They are often called upon to mentor and supervise junior colleagues and dispense advice to customers on machinery selection. This…
Farming + Technology
Apprenticeship
Land-based Service Engineer Level 2 Apprenticeship: LBSE Service Engineers will typically work on the employers’ premises under supervision and where appropriate and safe to do so work on their own initiative. They work on a diverse range of tasks and machinery, plant and equipment specific to…
Farming + Technology
Apprenticeship
Horticulture Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship. A horticulture supervisor can be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their…
Farming + Technology
Apprenticeship
Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship. This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a horticulture/soft landscaping industry including the establishment and maintenance of plants and cultivated area and therefore focuses on plant propagation and plant growth. The work is generally…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Apprenticeship
Candidates for this Level 3 Farriery Apprenticeship Standard must be at least 16 years of age however there is no upper age limit. Candidates must serve a period of Apprenticeship of four years whilst employed by an Approved Training Farrier (ATF). An ATF is a person who is a Registered Farrier…
Forestry + Woodlands
Apprenticeship
Level 2 Arborist Standard (CUMBRIA). The arboricultural industry manages trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations from city parks and urban woodlands, to country estates and private gardens. The industry manages trees adjacent to highways, railways, watercourses and…
Farming + Technology
Apprenticeship
Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship. Animal Care and Welfare Assistants look after the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic and/or wild animals under guidance in a variety of different settings. The work is carried out individually or as part of a team in places such…
Farming + Technology
Apprenticeship
Assistant Farm Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship. The broad purpose of the occupation is to professionally operate and support the management of an agricultural or horticultural business such as a farm. They will assist in the management at every stage, from the beginning of the product life cycle…
Farming + Technology
Apprenticeship
Livestock Unit Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for making decisions about daily management of livestock such as changes in diet based on nutritional values in feed. They will manage livestock before, during and after parturition, providing…
Farming + Technology
Apprenticeship
A General Farm Worker is likely to specialise in Livestock or Crop. This Apprenticeship Standard takes a core and options approach. All apprentices will complete the core and must select the one most appropriate option to their role: Livestock Worker or Crop Worker. In their daily work, an employee…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Apprenticeship
Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship. The Senior Equine Groom will have a sound knowledge of horse anatomy and physiology and the ability to assess and promote health. They will be able to recognise and treat common minor injuries and ailments. They will be capable of presenting horses to a…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Apprenticeship
Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship. This is a practical, “hands on” occupation where apprentices will work under supervision individually or as part of a team. The Equine Groom is an integral part in the life of the horse, providing essential day-to-day care. They will be involved with feeding,…
Forestry + Woodlands
Volunteering
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and allow the natural regeneration of native trees, such as birch, holly and oak.You will need to bring lunch, a drink and suitable footwear and clothing for a day spent working outdoors.…
Forestry + Woodlands
Volunteering
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and allow the natural regeneration of native trees, such as birch, holly and oak. You will need to bring lunch, a drink and suitable footwear and clothing for a day spent working outdoors.…
Forestry + Woodlands
Volunteering
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and allow the natural regeneration of native trees, such as birch, holly and oak.You will need to bring lunch, a drink and suitable footwear and clothing for a day spent working outdoors.…
Forestry + Woodlands
Volunteering
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and allow the natural regeneration of native trees, such as birch, holly and oak. You will need to bring lunch, a drink and suitable footwear and clothing for a day spent working outdoors.…
Forestry + Woodlands
Volunteering
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and allow the natural regeneration of native trees, such as birch, holly and oak.You will need to bring lunch, a drink and suitable footwear and clothing for a day spent working outdoors.…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
An opportunity to assist the Travel Actively team in arranging and running events. This could include administrative tasks such as managing attendee lists, setting up stalls and helping activities run smoothly. This opportunity can help you develop your skills and experience to support you in the…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Training
An opportunity to be trained as a bike mechanic, from improving your at-home skills to becoming qualified. We can help you develop your skills and experience to fix common bike problems so the next time you are out and about you can fix that puncture and carry on! Or work towards certification to…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
A chance to become trained as a cycle leader to lead groups of riders. You could set up your own groups and lead them from a health centre to a leisure centre where there are facilities to get cleaned up. Or lead a ride round the best local shops ending at a train station for onward travel.
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
Come and help us monitor this rare species that has been reintroduced to sites in Cumbria. You don’t have to be a wildlife expert, anyone can get involved!
Communication + Education
Volunteering
Help us engage the next generation in taking action for wildlife!. We are looking for people to help with our existing groups in Barrow, Cockermouth, Gosling Sikes (Carlisle), and Grange. We are also looking for a Watch leader and helpers for our Penrith group.
Communication + Education
Volunteering
Community event volunteers help to connect people to nature and also help people take action to protect nature. Events vary, and include rockpooling, guided walks, eggcase hunts, craft activities, and coastal foraging. Some events are for adults, whereas others are family events. Whatever your…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
We are looking for a volunteer to support our Time in Nature session one afternoon a month in Workington. Alongside our community development officer, you'll be working with people with a variety of needs, supporting them in their activities and helping them engage with nature. The sessions are…
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
Get stuck in to practical task on a hands-on conservation day. There's plenty of wildflower planting to do, scrub and bramble removal, bracken bashing, and invasive plant removal, as well as path, bridge and boundary repairs. Lace up your boots and come and join us!
Communication + Education
Volunteering
Are you experienced at setting up geocaches? Are you based around Barrow? Then we’d love you to help create caches to connect people with nature! Geocaching is a global treasure hunt, where participants search for ‘geocaches’ using the free geocaching app and a clue. These geocaches are placed in…
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
Join us on our wildflower plug planting this year - not only in our meadows, but also in community spaces and to help restore our mosses and other habitats.
Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills
Volunteering
The role will include collecting data from an upland peatbog site that has undergone restoration, within the Lake District National Park. No previous experience is necessary, though a willingness to spend time in the mountains where weather conditions can change very quickly is essential. Some…
Communication + Education
Training
This two-day, nationally accredited course equips you with the skills to provide first aid in outdoor environments. Suitable for outdoor activity leaders. The outdoor first aid course deals with issues involved with the long-term care of casualties in a remote setting. Outdoor First Aid sometimes…
Nature Conservation
Training
An essential for anyone interested in fungi, what is edible and what is poisonous. Get to know your fungi day. You do not have to be a current Friends of the Lake District member or volunteer to attend, but we do ask that if you are trained, that you commit to helping survey our properties over the…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Work Experience
As a busy centre, we can provide in-depth work experience of being employed in an equine stableyard. We are passionate about sharing experiences and helping students get a foothold in the industry. When you work with us, we will train you in safe yard practices as well as give references and…
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
We are looking for volunteers to help our Squirrel Rangers get a better understanding of the squirrel population around Cumbria. In this case, in Staveley.This volunteer role can fit your lifestyle, you can monitor just your garden, along your dog walk route, your run route, your local park,…
Rewilding and reintroductions
Wild Futures: Careers with The Wildlife Trusts
Business Supporter Network - Launch Event