Training Officer - Horticulture

The Advantage Foundation; Belfast; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused social enterprise in Belfast is seeking a trainer to deliver horticulture training while managing the Market Garden. The role involves overseeing production, supporting marginalized youth, and ensuring accredited training. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in horticulture, experience in training delivery, and the ability to foster employability skills in young people. This permanent position offers 35 hours per week and a salary of £25,500 per annum.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Horticulture and/or related field experience.
• Experience delivering accredited training.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited training and personal development to participants.
• Manage the Market Garden’s crops and production.
• Support evaluation and reporting for funders.

Skills

Qualification in Horticulture

Experience delivering accredited training

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience working with young people

Excellent written and oral communication

Full driving licence

Experience in a social enterprise

Youth/Community background

Education

Horticulture qualification or related field experience

Job description

The role will primarily be to provide support the delivery of the Ravine Training and Work Experience Programme with a focus on horticulture. Based at our South Belfast Nature Reserve this includes supporting participants to achieve accredited qualifications, learn practical horticultural skills and develop valuable employability skills alongside overseeing the productive growing spaces within the Ravine Market Garden. The postholder will also play a key role in delivering the horticultural aspects of The Advantage Foundations social enterprise activities delivering both community benefit and real-world work experience opportunities for trainees.

Responsibilities

• Training Delivery - A key part of the role will be delivery of accredited training and personal development all Ravine participants, deliver workshops for skill development in the subject field and provide tailored work experience.
• Lead on day-to-day management of the Market Garden, ensuring crops are planned, planted, maintained, and harvested in line with seasonal cycles.
• Coordinate the production of sustainable produce for the fulfilment of social enterprise activities.
• Deliver work experience within the social enterprise operations to build employability skills.
• Support in the monitoring of stock, quality, and customer feedback to support continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Support wider Ravine site development in line with project and organisational goals.Ensure horticultural practices align with biodiversity and sustainability goals.Maintain tools, equipment, and materials to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Support evaluation and reporting for funders and project management.Ensuring office, workshop and training supplies and spaces are maintained.Assistance with data management, report writing, filing and general administration.

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualification in Horticulture and/or related field experience.
• Experience delivering accredited training.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with young people, volunteers, or trainees in outdoor settings.
• A passion for working with/supporting marginalised young people.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Full driving licence and use of own car or ability to meet transport needs in full.
• Experience working in a social enterprise or non-profit organisation.
• Youth/Community background.

Further Information

Location: Knockbracken Healthcare Park.

Application Information

To apply please email CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail]

Vacancy ID 1750566 Job Sector Education and Training,Environmental, Health and Safety Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary £25,500 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 35 Published date 15/12/2025 Closing date 12/01/2026 Worktime Mon - Thurs 08.00 - 16.00, Fri 08.00-13.00

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025