Horticultural Trainer

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Implement, develop and establish a program of horticultural training and therapy

2. Maintain and develop the GROW public garden, the Grow polytunnels, yard and forest
garden.

3. Help develop commercial opportunities.

4. Support the operations of the nursery and Botanic Gardens.

5. Recruit, develop and support a network of volunteers to help the project.

6. Liaise with parents, carers, guardians, support workers, social workers and other
individuals and organisations as required.

7. Liaise with Grow Relief staff to provide a good service to all site stakeholders.

8. To develop knowledge and understanding of appropriate funding opportunities.

9. To provide cover as required.

10. Gardening -To be practically involved in all areas of the gardens and support those with
additional needs in their activities. A good level of physical fitness is required.

11. Ensure legislative compliance in all areas, including safe working practices in
accordance with current health and safety legislation and to carry out health and safety
procedures as required by HLH.

12. To always comply with HLH Code of Conduct and Role Model Behaviors

13. Responsibility for the security of the building ensuring opening and closing procedures
are followed. Be a key holder and be able to respond to out-of-hours call outs.

14. Ensure the cleanliness of all areas of the GROW project including kitchen and toilets.

15. To support in the delivery of our obligations to Highland Council, NHS, BID and other
trusted partners and stakeholders.

16. To work with the Facility Manager to achieve the objectives of High Life Highland.

OTHER DUTIES:
You may be required to perform duties, appropriate to the post, other than those given in the job specification. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may be varied without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are common occurrence and would not themselves justify reconsideration of the grading. Because of such variations it will be necessary to update this job specifications from time to time.

35 hours per week, temporary for 23 months.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £27,227.00-£30,375.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Inverness: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person