Part-time Horticultural Trainer

Trellis Scotland; Alness; Remote; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Blooming Gardeners S.C.I.O. in Easter Ross is seeking a Horticultural Trainer to create a supportive environment for gardeners with learning disabilities.

You will guide and support gardeners in plant production, garden maintenance, soft landscaping and growing activities on site. The role involves engaging with trustees on strategic planning and development, promoting eco-friendly practices, and ensuring the project meets its aims and obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to work with adults with learning disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

Responsibilities

• Create a happy, secure environment for gardeners and volunteers.
• Guide and support gardeners in plant production, garden maintenance, soft landscaping and fruit and vegetable growing.
• Engage with trustees in strategic planning and development while ensuring Blooming Gardeners meets its aims and obligations.

Skills

Gardening

Horticulture

Supportive environment

Job description

Blooming Gardeners SCIO, Barbaraville and Alness, Ross-shire

Type of contract

Permanent

Hours

19.5 / week

Address

Blooming Gardeners S.C.I.O., Barbaraville and Alness, Ross-shire

Blooming Gardeners S.C.I.O. is a thriving therapeutic gardening project in Easter Ross which promotes the health and well‑being of its clients (gardeners) through involvement in horticulture. The gardeners have a range of learning disabilities and neurodivergent conditions.

The Horticultural Trainers are key to the success of the project, creating a happy, secure environment for the gardeners and volunteers, while guiding and supporting them in plant production, garden maintenance, soft landscaping and fruit and vegetable growing. They make use of eco-friendly practices and encourage the gardeners to understand and care for the environment.

The horticultural trainers also engage with the trustees in strategic planning and development and in ensuring Blooming Gardeners meets its aims and obligations.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning 9th November 2026 by Zoom