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Fulham Palace Trust employs around 31 staff. We are a lively and friendly team, and the Trust offers competitive salaries and benefits. Find out more about Fulham Palace Trust.
Garden apprentice (18 month contract)
Contract start date: September 2026
Salary: £24,785 pa based on £12.71 per hour for a 37.5 hour week (National Living Wage rate)
Fulham Palace is a truly remarkable place. For centuries, this Grade I Listed building situated in extensive grounds by the River Thames was the country residence of the Bishops of London. The Palace is now managed by the Fulham Palace Trust, which is inspired by a vision to restore our nationally significant historic buildings and garden to their original beauty and to provide outstanding facilities for the local community and visitors from farther afield. Fulham Palace has moved into an exciting phase; upholding our existing environmentally friendly practices, enhancing biodiversity on site even further whilst continuing our organic vegetable production and garden maintenance.
The garden apprentice will be required to assist in the practical skilled care, maintenance and development of the horticultural features and garden at Fulham Palace, working under guidance and supervision.
This London based horticultural placement will provide a unique opportunity to be part of the Fulham Palace gardens team including permanent staff, other apprentices and garden volunteers.
The garden apprentice will be required to undertake and attend a relevant part-time course in horticulture, usually an RHS level 2 (course availability permitting).
Interested candidates should view the below job description, download and complete the application and equal opportunities forms, and return them by post or by email (admin@fulhampalace.org) by 9.00 on Monday 23 February 2026. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form. Should you have any questions regarding the post please contact us on 020 7610 7169 or admin@fulhampalace.org.
Closing date: 9.00 on Monday 23 February 2026
Interviews will take place at Fulham Palace on Tuesday 10 March.
Fulham Palace are committed to a positive workplace culture based on equality, diversity and inclusion and this includes our recruitment process. If you have any specific needs to help you access the interview please contact us on 020 7610 7169 or admin@fulhampalace.org.
Looking for more ways to get involved at Fulham Palace?
Join our team of volunteers! From welcoming visitors to the museum to tending to the historic garden, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.
