Horticulture and Environment Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental charity in Belfast seeks a dedicated individual to support practical environmental projects and engage with communities. The role includes assisting in project planning and garden maintenance in various local areas. Candidates should have an interest in horticulture and the outdoors. Flexible hours up to 25 per week, with potential for additional hours.

Qualifications

• Willing to support our team connecting individuals and communities with nature.
• Able and willing to undertake practical outdoor tasks all year round.
• Interest in learning more about horticulture, conservation and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the local TCV team in delivering practical environmental projects.
• Assist in planning projects and preparing materials and tools.
• Undertake creation and maintenance of gardens for schools and communities.
• Assist TCV staff to deliver projects and learning events.

Skills

Outdoor practical tasks

Interest in horticulture

Connecting individuals and communities with nature

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS - BELFASTEstablished in 1959, the Conservation Volunteers (TCV) are one of UK’s leading environmental volunteering charities, in 2024 we transformed over 1,500 green spaces for the benefit of local communities.The post is based at TCV’s Belfast office on the Ravenhill Road from where TCV delivers projects across the Belfast region.We undertake a wide range of projects including:Garden projects at the Ulster Folk Museum.Green Gym and food growing projects.Projects to improve allyways.Supporting communities to improve their local area.Tree planting projects.Improvements to school grounds for learning and play.Habitat management of bogs and woodland habitats.

Responsibilities

• Support the local TCV team in the delivery of practical environmental projects and helping to lead volunteers.
• Assisting in the planning of projects, including helping to prepare materials and tools.
• Helping to undertake creation and maintenance of gardens for schools and communities.
• Helping to undertake habitat management work on natural habitats such as bogs, woodlands, wetlands and sand dunes.
• Assist TCV staff to deliver projects and learning events to local communities and schools.
• Helping to promote TCV’s profile and achievement in the local area, raising awareness of TCV’s activities and helping recruiting volunteers.
• Learning about and maintaining good standards of health and safety.
• Attend training sessions to learn about horticulture environment and gardening.

Skills and Qualifications

• Willing to support our team connecting individuals and communities with nature.
• Able and willing to undertake practical outdoor tasks all year round.
• Have an interest in learning more about horticulture, conservation and environment.

Further Information

The Employer is: THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS - BELFASTJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.