Resource Technician in Horticulture

About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Horticulturist with a passion for training and inspiring young people. As a Resource Technician, you will support teaching staff and students across all courses within the College's specialist Horticulture programs as well as maintaining practical areas and gardens.

The ideal candidate will have a broad range of industry skills, including selecting and demonstrating tool and equipment use, maintenance and repair of horticultural machinery and equipment, sourcing plant identification samples and glasshouse production. The ideal candidate will have some experience of working within the training or education sector. A Level 2 qualification in Horticulture is essential, and a PA1/PA6 Certificate is desirable.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team, demonstrating a proactive, well-organised and self-motivated approach. Strong administrative and digital skills are also required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office for retrieving and storing files, managing email inboxes, and booking and coordinating Outlook calendar events.

The actual salary for this role is £11,119.60 - £11,381.60 inclusive of London Weighting

About the College

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Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London's environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here .

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.