Training Officer - Conservation

The Advantage Foundation Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advantage Foundation is recruiting an enthusiastic Training Officer to support the Ravine Training and Work Experience Programme with a focus on conservation and environmental management. You will help participants achieve accredited qualifications, learn practical horticultural skills and develop employability skills while overseeing the wider conservation site.

The postholder will contribute to delivering conservation aspects of The Advantage Foundations social enterprise activities,

Qualifications

• Qualification in conservation or environmental management.
• Experience with young people, volunteers, or trainees in outdoor settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for working with marginalised young people.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full driving licence and accessible transport.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Ravine Training and Work Experience Programme.
• Help participants achieve accredited qualifications.
• Teach practical horticultural skills.
• Develop employability skills with participants.
• Oversee the wider conservation site.
• Deliver conservation aspects of social enterprise activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Experience with youth

Attention to detail

Education

Conservation qualification

Job description

Closing Date: 26/06/2026

At The Advantage Foundation we are recruiting for an enthusiastic Training Officer who will play a crucial role supporting the delivery of the Ravine Training and Work Experience Programme with a focus on conservation and environmental management. This includes supporting participants to achieve accredited qualifications, learn practical horticultural skills and develop valuable employability skills alongside overseeing the wider conservation site.

The postholder will also play a key role in delivering the conservation aspects of The Advantage Foundations social enterprise activities delivering both community benefit and real-world work experience opportunities for trainees.

Essential Criteria

• Qualification in conservation, environmental management or similar field and/or experience working in a related field.
• Experience working with young people, volunteers, or trainees in outdoor settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A passion for working with/supporting marginalised young people
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills
• Full driving licence and use of own car or ability to meet transport needs in full.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in site management, habitat enhancement, or biodiversity monitoring.
• Youth/Community background
• Experience delivering accredited training
• Experience developing training materials, delivery plans or online content
• Experience working in a social enterprise or VCSE organisation

To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to us by 26th June 2026