Horticulture Trainer

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Belfast / Londonderry

Groundwork NI is a charity working locally to transform lives in the NI’s most disadvantaged communities. Groundwork NI are currently seeking 2 Horticulture Trainer’s who will deliver initiatives that will result in meaningful social change for communities and individuals. There will be one role per area (Belfast and Londonderry) and applicants will be asked to indicate in their application their area of preference. While based in their primary areas i.e. Belfast or Londonderry , the post-holders will be required to travel regularly to the partner area.

The Horticulture Trainers will lead and be responsible for the development and delivery of the horticulture training element of the Greener Horizons project. This will include delivering OCN Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates in Horticulture via a combination of training courses and practical work. They will support participants to complete their training and help them develop future training goals as part of their transition plans in preparation for the program’s end. The Horticulture Trainers will also support the delivery of the wider Greener Horizon programme objectives, working with and through local communities.

The Horticulture Trainers will be experienced trainers with excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail, as well as first-rate written and verbal communication skills. They will have an outgoing, professional manner, work well to deadlines, have a propensity for thinking ahead, and the ability to rise to the challenge of new or unexpected circumstances. A facility to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions is highly desirable, as is having experience in delivering a wide variety of horticulture-based training programmes. They will be self-motivated and dynamic and have a commitment to self-development and have a strong personal commitment to the aims and objectives of Groundwork Northern Ireland.

Salary: £22,067 per annum
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Holidays: 25 days per annum plus 11 customary days
Pension: Pension scheme offered in line with statutory guidelines
Duration: 10 months fixed term with the possibility of extension