Gardening and Landscape Trainer

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

Driving: Full UK driving licence required

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

The Person

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.

Additional Requirements

The appointment will be subject to:

Suitable references

Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK

Verification of relevant qualifications

DBS clearance