Horticultural Training Lead for Botanic Gardens

Client of Eram Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Horticultural Training Officer for the Botanic Gardens in Riyadh. You will develop, coordinate and deliver training programmes to elevate staff knowledge, practical skills and professional capabilities in plant care, propagation, soil management and landscape maintenance.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. You will assess training needs, create materials, conduct demonstrations and evaluate outcomes to support sustainability, biodiversity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a horticulture-related field.
• Additional qualification or professional certification in training, education, adult learning, vocational education, or instructional design is advantageous.
• Relevant horticulture professional certification or membership of a recognised horticulture or botanic organisation is advantageous.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver comprehensive horticulture training programmes for staff and volunteers.
• Assess horticulture training needs and identify skills gaps across garden operations.
• Develop structured training plans aligned with operational requirements, horticulture standards and organisational objectives.
• Deliver theoretical and practical training covering relevant horticulture practices, techniques and procedures.
• Develop training materials, manuals, guidelines, presentations, practical demonstrations and other educational resources covering horticulture best practices.
• Ensure training materials remain technically accurate, relevant, accessible and aligned with current horticultural standards.
• Develop appropriate competency assessments and methods for evaluating the effectiveness of training programmes.
• Maintain records of staff participation, training completion, competency development and certification where applicable.
• Coordinate internship, apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities within the Botanic Gardens.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Sciences, Horticultural Education, or a related discipline

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Horticultural Training Officer for the Botanic Gardens in Riyadh. You will develop, coordinate and deliver training programmes to elevate staff knowledge, practical skills and professional capabilities in plant care, propagation, soil management and landscape maintenance.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. You will assess training needs, create materials, conduct demonstrations and evaluate outcomes to support sustainability, biodiversity