Belfast I Salary: £25,500 I Weekly Hours: 35

Closing Date: 12/01/2026​

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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 horticulture. 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.​

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Essential criteria

• Qualification in Horticulture and/or related field experience.

• 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 commercial horticulture, nursery management, or garden maintenance
  •    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

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To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to us by 12th January 2026