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Horticulturalist / Horticultural Trainer

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Dubai
Salary
£25,900 + accommodation
Closing date
8 Feb 2019

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Our client is a leading Landscaping company based in Dubai who are looking for a trained and experienced horticulturalist to help establish and maintain International Horticultural standards and practices; providing direction, training and motivation for the current horticultural staff, interns and trainees.

They are seeking someone who will:
Be a hands-on leader, actively working in the nurseries carrying out practical horticultural training in the nurseries and greenhouses.
Works with the nursery staff developing long-term productive relationships and growing the size of the training programme over a period of time.
Monitors and supports overall plant health and soil nutrition strategies for all nurseries to include sustainable horticultural practices and integrated pest management in the outdoor and indoor plant areas.
Establishes and oversees a systematic plant records policy, in coordination with the group's master plan, mission, and strategies.
Coordinates the setup and cooling of greenhouses, irrigation systems and maintenance of horticultural equipment collaboratively with the WAS General Manager.
Responsible for the horticultural standards department budget, budget monitoring, strategic planning, and any horticultural capital projects as needed (i.e. purchase of new equipment as necessary to improve efficiency and to achieve and maintain international standards).
Has access to the inventory of propagation and growing equipment and supplies, and recommends additional materials as needed.
Arranges purchase, sale, or exchange of plants with representatives of similar institutions, promoting collaborative relationships with like institutions that will be of benefit.

Develops, maintains, and promotes positive and professional relationships with internal staff, volunteers, members, vendors, contractors, media, and the general public.

Teach topical classes as needed.

Salary 10k AED/month + accommodation (UK £25,900/ Year PLUS accommodation)

Company

MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.

Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom

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