Conservation Training Officer: Youth Skills & Field Work

Advantageni; Belfast; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advantage Foundation is recruiting an enthusiastic Training Officer to support the Ravine Training and Work Experience Programme with a focus on conservation and environmental management. You will help participants achieve accredited qualifications, learn practical horticultural skills and develop employability skills while overseeing the wider conservation site.

The postholder will contribute to delivering conservation aspects of The Advantage Foundations social enterprise activities,

Qualifications

• Qualification in conservation or environmental management.
• Experience with young people, volunteers, or trainees in outdoor settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for working with marginalised young people.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full driving licence and accessible transport.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Ravine Training and Work Experience Programme.
• Help participants achieve accredited qualifications.
• Teach practical horticultural skills.
• Develop employability skills with participants.
• Oversee the wider conservation site.
• Deliver conservation aspects of social enterprise activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Experience with youth

Attention to detail

Education

Conservation qualification

Job description

The Advantage Foundation is recruiting an enthusiastic Training Officer to support the Ravine Training and Work Experience Programme with a focus on conservation and environmental management. You will help participants achieve accredited qualifications, learn practical horticultural skills and develop employability skills while overseeing the wider conservation site.

The postholder will contribute to delivering conservation aspects of The Advantage Foundations social enterprise activities,