Gardening and Landscape Trainer

Gardening and Landscape Trainer () Birmingham, England

Salary: GBP
38000 - GBP
39000 per annum

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) connects jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK’s transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across sustainability, environmental services, green construction, renewable energy and other net zero-related sectors, we help candidates access new career opportunities at no cost.

Salary: £38,000 per year
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Weekends: No weekend working
Driving: Full UK driving licence required

We are looking for an experienced Landscaper or Gardening professional to join a team delivering high-quality gardening and small landscaping projects while training and mentoring young people through structured work experience programmes.

This is a hands-on role combining practical landscaping work with training, mentoring and coaching
. You will deliver projects for clients and community biodiversity initiatives while helping young people develop practical skills, confidence and work-readiness.

You will work with young people who may face barriers to employment, supporting them to develop practical and employability skills and progress towards qualifications and future employment within the construction, landscaping and gardening sectors.

• Deliver high-quality gardening and small landscaping projects for clients and community initiatives
• Train and mentor young people in practical gardening and landscaping skills
• Deliver structured work experience programmes
• Monitor learners during practical activities and record their progress
• Assess learners' work and provide constructive feedback
• Help learners develop employability skills, positive attitudes and workplace behaviours
• Provide training in the safe use of basic tools and equipment
• Support learners preparing for their CSCS exam
• Help learners develop their Health & Safety knowledge
• Work with young people who may face multiple barriers to employment
• Safely transport young people, tools and equipment between different sites
• Ensure projects are completed safely and to a high standard
• Promote a positive learning culture and act as a positive role model
• Maintain a strong commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults
• Support the wider training team with additional duties where required
• Demonstrable experience in landscaping
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience delivering gardening or landscaping work to a high standard
• Experience of working with or training other people
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide constructive feedback
• A positive, patient and supportive approach to working with young people
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Experience working with young people or individuals facing barriers to employment
• Relevant gardening, horticulture, landscaping or construction qualifications
• CSCS-related knowledge or experience

We are looking for someone who can combine strong practical landscaping skills with the ability to teach and motivate others
.

You should be confident working on client projects while also being able to demonstrate practical techniques, explain tasks clearly and encourage young people to develop their skills.

This role would suit an experienced Landscaper, Gardener, Grounds Maintenance professional or similar who enjoys working outdoors and has an interest in helping people develop practical and employability skills.

The appointment will be subject to:

• Suitable references
• Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• DBS clearance