Horticulture Apprentice — Greenhouse & Community Farm

Northern Ireland Environment Link; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conservation Volunteers are recruiting a Trainee for Acorn Farm at St Columbs Park in Derry/Londonderry. This fixed-term role runs until 30 September 2027 and provides opportunities for learning and skills development to support the opening phase of the Acorn Farm, a two-acre site with greenhouses and growing beds.

As a trainee you will gain hands-on horticultural experience, prepare facilities, grow plants from seed, plant and care for them, welcome the public, support learning events, lead

Qualifications

• Temporary role to gain work experience in horticulture.
• No special experience required, but interest in horticulture and working with volunteers is helpful.
• Applicants should show how the role will advance their career in this sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the Acorn Farm team in the development and commissioning of the new facility.
• Preparation of greenhouses, beds and planters for the growing season.
• Growing vegetable plants from seed, planting out and caring for them.
• Helping to plant and maintain a range of tropical fruit plants in the main dome.
• Learning the daily maintenance of greenhouse plants including watering and ventilation.
• Helping to welcome the public to the Acorn Farm.
• Helping to run learning events for visiting school and community groups.
• Delivering practical horticultural projects and helping to lead volunteers.
• Assisting in the planning of projects, including helping to prepare materials and tools.
• Learning about and maintaining good standards of health and safety.
• Attend training sessions to learn about horticulture and gardening.

Job description

The Conservation Volunteers are recruiting a Trainee for Acorn Farm at St Columbs Park in Derry/Londonderry. This fixed-term role runs until 30 September 2027 and provides opportunities for learning and skills development to support the opening phase of the Acorn Farm, a two-acre site with greenhouses and growing beds.

As a trainee you will gain hands-on horticultural experience, prepare facilities, grow plants from seed, plant and care for them, welcome the public, support learning events, lead