Jobs

Key duties and responsibilities
Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
Service Delivery and Training
Plan, deliver and evaluate horticultural training programmes tailored to individuals and groups with a range of additional support needs
Support participants (“Grow Gardeners”) to develop skills, confidence and independence
Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
Horticultural Operations
Maintain and develop the GROW garden, polytunnels, nursery areas and wider Botanic Gardens
Undertake practical horticultural tasks and support participants in all aspects of gardening activity
Contribute to seasonal planning, planting, and crop production
Project Development
Support the ongoing development of the GROW Project, including identifying opportunities for Growth, improvement and income generation
Contribute to the development of commercial activities and community engagement
Support the integration of Growing, harvesting and food preparation as part of a holistic wellbeing programme
Volunteer and Stakeholder Engagement
Recruit, support and develop volunteers
Liaise effectively with parents, carers, support workers, social workers and partner organisations
Work collaboratively with HLH colleagues and external partners (e.g. Highland Council, NHS, BID)
Food Growing and Preparation
Support the Growing of fruit, vegetables and herbs within the GROW Project
Work with Grow Gardeners to harvest and prepare produce for use in the onsite kitchen
Promote understanding of healthy eating, food provenance and sustainability
Ensure all activities are carried out in line with food hygiene and safety standards
Health, Safety and Compliance
Ensure all activities are delivered in line with health and safety legislation and HLH policies
Carry out risk assessments and safe systems of work
Promote safe working practices for staff, volunteers and participants
General Duties
Support the wider operations of Inverness Botanic Gardens and Nursery as required
Ensure high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the GROW Project
Act as a key holder where required and support opening/closing procedures
Uphold HLH values, Code of Conduct and role model behaviours
Maintain an awareness and knowledge of the risk management responsibilities appropriate to their role, as identified within the HLH Risk Policy and associated guidance documentation.
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Date posted: 4th June 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday 18/06/2026