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Crop Technician Farming Apprentice - Level 3

Employer
National Trust
Location
Wimpole Hall, Arrington, Cambridge
Salary
£19,461
Closing date
12 Feb 2023

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Specialism
Agriculture & Animal Care
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Advanced
Start Date
March
Duration
18-24 months

Job Details

Summary

An Apprenticeship on the National Trust arable farm. 

The National Trust is committed to restoring a healthy, beautiful natural environment in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We own over 200,000 hectares of farmed land, which is used by us and our tenant farmers to produce everything from milk to vegetables to venison. Sustainable farming practices on our land will play a key role in delivering our ambitious nature and climate goals. Our Farm team are responsible for the care, conservation, productivity and compliance of our in-hand farm land and for sharing it with our ever expanding audience. 

Further information on the Apprenticeship Standard Crop technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education 

To apply for this role, please submit a covering letter that introduces yourself and answers the following questions:

·What do you understand about the Apprenticeship scheme?

·What do you know about the National Trust, and what attracts you to this role?

·What skills do you think would be the most important for a Crop Technician Garden Apprentice based on our arable? 

 

What it's like to work here

Acquired by the National Trust in 1976 Wimpole Estate is home to a magnificent mansion house, 20ha formal gardens, 300ha of Grade 1 Listed parkland, designed lakes, over 100ha of woodlands, a rare breed livestock farm, 250ha organic arable land and a whole lot more. The estate is a busy place, attracting between 300,000 and 400,000 visitors a year and hosting events and tours for a wide range of stakeholders including DEFRA, Natural England, FWAG and NFU.

The arable farm converted to an organic system 13 years ago. Our main crops are wheat, barley and oats but we regularly trial novel groups such as quinoa and lentils. You will work as part of the 11-person Farm & Countryside team. On a daily basis you will be doing hands-on work alongside our arable Farm Worker to establish, grow, harvest and sell our crops, herbal leys and deliver our Higher Level Stewardship commitments.

You'll be driving tractors, so a drivers licence will be needed.

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, commonly known simply as the National Trust, is an independent charity and membership organisation for environmental and heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is the largest conservation charity in the United Kingdom.

 

What you'll be doing

You’ll be working with your Trust Line Manager/ Mentor on tasks specific to your apprenticeship, as part of the wider team, and working outdoors in all weathers. You’ll attend, and prepare for, monthly review meetings with your Provider Mentor and be accountable for your progression concerning the Apprenticeship Standard. You’ll be required to complete and upload relevant evidence to the appropriate e-portfolio system to document your progress and maintain timesheets for Off-the-Job training. You’ll abide by the Trust’s ways of working and uphold our Values and Behaviours. You’ll be required to complete mandatory e-learning courses and training and prepare for exams if applicable.  You’ll need to attend six block weeks of training at our nominated college for your garden, with all travel, food and accommodation costs covered.

Please also read the complete role profile attached to this advert. 

Who we're looking for Applications will be assessed against the below criteria, as well as the content of your cover letter

The minimum standards required for this role are:

·Team player with the ability to work independently or as part of a wider team

·Keen to learn, be committed to self-development and enthusiastic about acquiring new skills

·A genuine passion for farming, nature and the outdoors

·Good attention to detail

·5 GCSEs at grades C/4 including English and maths or equivalent and 2 A levels or equivalent

 

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most locations Independent financial advice National Trust place

Wimpole Hall, Arrington, Cambridge, SG8 0BW

Documents

Apprentice - Level 3.pdf

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 12 February 2023

Interview Date: 28 February 2023

To start WC 27 March 2023

To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.

For some of our roles at some locations, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you an insight into the role. For these roles and locations you’ll only need to complete an assessment for a particular role type once in any six month period.

For other roles apply using a C.V. / cover letter or complete the online application form. Shortlisting is carried out objectively by assessing the information you provide against the requirements of the job as set out in the vacancy details on our website. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.

If you need any help with you application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274

If you require an adjustment to the application or interview process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us direct at [email protected] and we'll support you as best we can.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.

Company

Our 21st-century ambition is to meet the needs of an environment under pressure, and the challenges and expectations of a fast-moving world.

Underpinning this is our renewed commitment to diversity and inclusion and playing our part to create a fair, equal society, free from discrimination.

We want to continue to maintain the highest standards of care for everything you help us look after, while working in a way that feels relevant and necessary to people and their day-to-day lives. Finally, we want to equip everyone in the National Trust with the skills and resources they need to do their jobs with ease and confidence, and to feel proud of our work.

Our strategy For everyone, for ever, which will take the organisation through to 2025, outlines how we will achieve this. We will: 

Look after the places in our care by:

  • reducing our conservation backlog and funding our annual conservation needs 
  • reducing energy use by 15% and sourcing 50% of energy from renewables by 2020/21, against our 2008 usage as a baseline

 Play our part in restoring a healthy, beautiful natural environment by:

  • improving our habitats, soils and water to a good condition for nature on our estates
  • working with others to conserve and renew the nation’s most important landscapes
  • developing and sharing new economic models for land use that support nature
  • championing the importance of nature in our lives today

 Create experiences of our places that move, teach and inspire by:

  • raising the standard of presentation and interpretation at all the places we look after
  • making our outdoors experience better for all ages and needs
  • revealing and exploring our cultural heritage through events and exhibitions

Help look after the places where people live, by:

  • finding new solutions for managing local green space
  • celebrating local heritage and equipping communities to care for it
  • engaging in shaping good housing and infrastructure development

 Welcome everyone, for ever, by:

  • making our places better for people who need support to access them, working through partnerships and testing new approaches
  • working with others to increase access to parks and green spaces in, around and near urban areas
  • playing our part to create a fair and equal society, free from discrimination.

 Our staff, volunteers, members, donors and supporters will all help us to achieve this, and over the coming years we will: improve our membership offer; give visitors better experiences; introduce simpler and more efficient processes for our staff; and create more ways to volunteer and for volunteers to feel their skills are recognised.

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