Eram Talent, a leading talent acquisition company, is seeking an experienced Horticultural Training Officer. The Horticultural Training Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering horticultural training programmes to enhance the knowledge, practical skills, and professional capabilities of staff across the Botanic Gardens. The role ensures that horticultural teams are equipped with the latest techniques and best practices in plant care, propagation, soil management, pest and disease control, landscape maintenance, and sustainable gardening.
The Horticultural Training Officer will assess training needs, develop training materials, conduct practical demonstrations and workshops, and evaluate training effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement in horticultural standards. The role will also support the implementation of horticultural best practices, promote environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation, and provide guidance on plant collections, nursery operations, and landscape management. In addition, the position will contribute to knowledge sharing, staff development, and educational initiatives that support the Botanic Gardens’ conservation, research, and visitor engagement objectives.
Scope of Work
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 both English and Arabic is required.