Gardening jobs in Strathaven

Company Overview
Lanark Community Development Trust (LCDT) is a dedicated charitable organization committed to delivering community-driven projects that have social, environmental, and economic benefits. As an independent, volunteer-led body, we aim to support local initiatives and foster partnerships that enhance community well-being in Lanark and surrounding areas.

Overview
Lanark Community Development Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to deliver our exciting Castlebank Nature Connects Project, funded through the National Lottery Small Eco Awards programme.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about nature, biodiversity, community engagement and environmental education. The successful candidate will help local people connect with, care for and improve their natural environment through practical conservation activities, workshops, volunteering opportunities and community events.

The candidate must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver practical conservation activities including:

• Installation of bat boxes
• Installation of hedgehog hides
• Restoration of the pond and bog garden
• Development of a fernery
• Planting native and wildlife-friendly species

Organise and support environmental workshops covering:

• No-dig gardening
• Composting
• Organic food growing
• Alternatives to chemical herbicides
• Biodiversity awareness
• Cooking with locally grown produce
• Recruit, support and motivate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
• Work with local communities, partner organisations and community groups to increase participation in environmental activities.
• Promote activities through social media, community networks and local partnerships.
• Support wider Castlebank events throughout the year.
• Collect and compile monitoring and evaluation information required by funders.
• Ensure activities are delivered safely and in accordance with LCDT policies and procedures.

Experience

• Experience of working with volunteers, community groups or the public.
• Experience organising events, activities or workshops.
• Experience working independently and managing workload.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and support volunteers.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Competent IT skills, including email and social media.

Knowledge

• Interest in nature conservation, biodiversity or environmental sustainability.
• Understanding of community engagement principles.
• Awareness of health and safety responsibilities

Personal Qualities and Ceritification

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Reliable and organised.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
• PVG certificate

Desirable Criteria

• Qualification in horticulture, environmental studies, countryside management or related field.
• Experience delivering environmental education activities.
• Knowledge of wildlife gardening and biodiversity conservation.
• Experience recruiting or coordinating volunteers.
• Current First Aid qualification.

Pay: £13.85 per hour

Expected hours: 21.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person