Horticulture Project Assistant

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

Job summary

A community-based health support charity in Belfast is seeking a Horticulture Project Assistant to assist with planning and executing horticultural projects. The role involves facilitating workshops, performing physical gardening tasks, and collaborating with project coordinators. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with the community sector. This temporary position offers flexible working hours and competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with various community members.
• Problem-solving abilities to address project challenges.
• Flexibility to adapt to various project needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and monitoring horticultural projects.
• Facilitate workshops for children and adults.
• Support project coordinators in delivering programs.
• Perform physical tasks related to plant care.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on best practices.
• Help prepare project documentation and manage deadlines.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Initiative and problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work flexibly

Knowledge of the community and voluntary sector in Northern Ireland

Previous experience in community work

Observant, responsive and sympathetic nature

Positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: NBWISPNBWISP is a community-based health support charity located in North Belfast. We provide health and wellbeing, education, counselling, support and community development services to address underlying need.As a Horticulture Project Assistant you will work in an operational capacity, supporting the project delivery, effective promotion, reporting and administrative functions of the team. Working closely with the project coordinators to support the availability and accessibility of local services and opportunities.This role plays an important role in underpinning the work of the team through the delivery of grass roots projects and the provision of wrap-around communications, reporting and administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of various horticultural projects.
• Assisting with facilitation of classes/workshops for children and adults.
• Support project coordinators to develop and deliver inspiring programmes.
• Performing physical tasks such as digging, planting, pruning, potting, feeding, and transplanting plants.
• Work collaboratively to support Project Manager and other team members to ensure that NBWISP can effectively share best practice and work in partnership to deliver outstanding services that are consistently meeting the needs of clients.
• Assisting with correspondence, managing deadlines, and helping to prepare project documentation.
• Assist with information gathering/sharing to track outcomes & success of the project.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly - it is important to be able to respond to the needs of the group and adapt or change plans accordingly.
• Knowledge of the community and voluntary sector in Northern Ireland.
• Previous experience in community work.
• An observant, responsive and sympathetic nature.
• A positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook.

Further Information

The Employer is: NBWISPJobStart 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.

Vacancy ID 1741012 Job Sector Environmental, Health and Safety,Construction, Trades and Architecture Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 21/10/2025 Closing date 01/12/2025 Worktime Flexible, Monday to Friday (Some evenings and weekends)

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025