Introducing our new Baking Apprentice

We’re delighted to announce Grace as the new Level 3 Lead Baker Apprentice, marking the third successful year of partnership between Plumpton College and the Jim Jackson Education & Enabling Foundation. Together, the two organisations continue to champion opportunities for young people facing personal obstacles, offering the UK’s first 50% funded Lead Baker Apprenticeship at One Garden Brighton — a programme especially meaningful to the Foundation, inspired by founder Jim Jackson’s own early bakery career.

During her two-year apprenticeship, Grace will train in Plumpton College’s state-of-the-art AgriFood Centre while developing her practical skills alongside former apprentice and now Head Baker Sophie at One Garden Brighton’s back-of-house bakery. From patisserie to fresh focaccia served daily in the café, Grace will gain hands-on experience across all areas of a commercial bakery. As she begins her journey, she shares: “This is a life-changing opportunity for me — it’s my dream job and I’m very excited to learn as much as I can.”

Plumpton College is the UK’s first provider of the Level 3 Lead Baker Apprenticeship, a major step forward for professional bakery training. With a focus on leadership, innovation and real industry skills, the programme equips apprentices for rewarding careers across the food and hospitality sector. To learn more or apply for September 2026, visit our website.