Horticultural Training & Skills Specialist

Eram Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent seeks an experienced Horticultural Training Officer to develop, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive training for staff across the Botanic Gardens. The role ensures staff are equipped with up-to-date plant care, propagation, soil management, pest and disease control, and sustainable gardening techniques.

You will assess training needs, create materials, run practical demonstrations and workshops, and evaluate effectiveness to drive continuous horticultural standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Sciences, Horticultural Education, or a related discipline.
• 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 English and Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive horticulture training programmes for staff and volunteers.
• Assess training needs and identify skills gaps across garden operations.
• Develop structured training plans aligned with standards and objectives.
• Deliver theoretical and practical training covering horticulture practices and procedures.
• Create training materials, manuals, guidelines, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Ensure materials are accurate, relevant, and aligned with current horticultural standards.
• Develop competency assessments and methods to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Maintain records of participation, completion, and certification where applicable.
• Coordinate internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities.

Skills

English fluency

Arabic fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture | Botany | Plant Sciences | Horticultural Education

Job description

Eram Talent seeks an experienced Horticultural Training Officer to develop, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive training for staff across the Botanic Gardens. The role ensures staff are equipped with up-to-date plant care, propagation, soil management, pest and disease control, and sustainable gardening techniques.

You will assess training needs, create materials, run practical demonstrations and workshops, and evaluate effectiveness to drive continuous horticultural standards.