Horticulture Resource Coordinator

Chichester College Group; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension 15%

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking a Horticulture Resource Coordinator for Brinsbury campus. The role focuses on supporting curriculum delivery, leading innovative growing practices and developing horticultural talent.

You will manage resources, supervise learners, ensure health and safety, and oversee budgets. The post emphasizes flexible working arrangements and a collaborative environment at a historic countryside campus.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticultural work and managing practical sessions.
• Ability to supervise groups and support learners in a classroom and workshop setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to horticulture.
• Experience operating horticultural machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day horticultural and glasshouse resources.
• Support staff and students during practical and theory sessions.
• Take ownership of health and safety procedures, risk assessments and compliance.
• Supervise apprentices and student workers when required.
• Manage stock control, ordering and resource budgets.

Skills

Horticultural experience

Supervisory experience

Learner support

Machinery operation

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 Horticulture

Job description

Horticulture Resource Coordinator

Brinsbury College is a unique land-based campus with outstanding facilities, commercial growing spaces and ambitious sustainability goals. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced horticultural professional to play a key role in supporting curriculum delivery, leading innovative growing practices and helping develop the next generation of horticultural talent.

As our Horticulture Resource Coordinator, you will:

• Manage day-to-day horticultural and glasshouse resources.
• Support staff and students during practical and theory sessions.
• Take ownership of health and safety procedures, risk assessments and compliance.
• Supervise apprentices and student workers, where required.
• Manage stock control, ordering and resource budgets.

What we can offer you in this role:

• A supportive and friendly team.
• A stunning work environment surrounded by 570 acres of stunning countryside with our very own farm, woodlands, orchard and more.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
• We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you.

What you will bring to the role:

• Relevant horticultural industry experience
• A Level 2 qualification in Horticulture (or equivalent)
• Experience supervising groups and supporting learners
• Knowledge of horticultural health and safety legislation
• Practical experience of machinery operation and horticultural practices

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

The working pattern for this role will be Monday – Thursday 8.30 – 17.00.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Paul Burry (Head of Learning) at [e-mail] or Simon Reilly (Teaching and Learning Manager) at [e-mail]