Job Description

As a Horticulture Development Officer, you will support the development and delivery of the Tyfu Cymru programme.

Working with the Project Manager, you will:

- Deliver on the £1.6 million training budget
- Communicate with grower businesses to determine their training needs
- Present the programme to businesses and grower groups
- Engage with horticulture businesses across Wales and link them with training providers
- Manage contractors and ensure services are delivered to a high standard
- Help to measure the impact of the programme
- Support the delivery of Sell2Wales, an information source and procurement portal set up by the Welsh Government

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Horticulture Development Officer will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as great teamworking abilities. The successful candidate will also need: - Knowledge of the horticulture sector in Wales - The ability to plan and manage project areas, activities and resources in line with Lantra’s KPIs - IT skills and the ability to use a range of office software solutions - Good presentation skills - The ability to be flexible and adapt within a fast-paced, small team Knowledge of key employers/representative bodies in the horticulture, land-based and environmental sector would be beneficial, as would Welsh language skills. The ability to research and identify tenders and prepare tenders/contracts would also be an advantage.