Trainer Assessor in Horticulture

Job Type: Permanent Part Time 22.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Closing Date: 6th October 2025

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Trainer/Assessor in Horticulture to join our team.

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshires economy inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities and we aspire to be an outstanding financially robust and commercially agile provider achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested 65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is 45 million per annum and growing we employ some 650 staff and support around 11500students.

Trainer/Assessor in Horticulture The Role:

We are looking for a dedicated Trainer/Assessor in Horticulture to join our dedicated land-based team at Wiltshire College & University Centres Lackham Campus a centre of excellence for horticultural and landscape education.

Set in 500 acres of stunning Wiltshire countryside Lackham Campus is not only a working estate but also a registered RHS teaching centre offering an unparalleled range of industry-leading facilities for learning horticulture landscape gardening and land management.

As a Trainer/Assessor you will deliver outstanding apprenticeship training in horticulture ensuring learners meet the knowledge skills and behaviours required for successful careers across the sector.

Trainer/Assessor in Horticulture Key Responsibilities:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality training and assessment across horticulture apprenticeship standards.
• Creating personalised learning plans using skills scans and initial assessments.
• Supporting learners through tripartite reviews progress tracking and preparation for their End Point Assessment (EPA).
• Collaborating with employers to ensure apprentices are progressing effectively in the workplace.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Championing learner success by identifying and addressing support needs quickly and effectively.

Trainer/Assessor in Horticulture You:

We are looking for someone with real industry experience and the drive to pass on their knowledge to the next generation.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• A recognised qualification in horticulture or a related field (Level 3 or above).

• English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or above).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A learner-centred approach and the ability to inspire and motivate.

Desirable (or willing to work towards within 6 months):

• Assessors Award (A1/TAQA or equivalent).
• Internal Quality Assurance qualification.
• Previous experience in a training or education role.

Why Work With Us

• Work in one of the UKs most beautiful and well-equipped land-based campuses.
• Be part of a passionate experienced faculty dedicated to student success.
• Access excellent CPD opportunities and sector-specific training.
• Play a vital role in the growth of sustainable land management and green careers.

Trainer/Assessor in Horticulture - Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days pro rata annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Trainer/Assessor in Horticulture - Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Trainer/Assessor in Horticulture opportunity please click Apply now.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.