Job Title:
Local Training Initiative Co-ordinator: Leitrim Development Company
Location
Lough Allen Education Centre, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.
Contract Type
Fixed Term
About Leitrim Development Company
Leitrim Development Company CLG is a Local Development that delivers a range of social inclusion, employment, enterprise and community development programmes for Company individuals and communities in County Leitrim. We support communities, individuals and businesses to increase their economic sustainability and improve their quality of life. More information about our programmes and services can be found at www.ldco.ie
Job Summary
This is a local training initiative funded by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB and managed by Leitrim Development Company. The position involves co-ordinating the course to ensure that participants receive the required training to acquire a QQI level 5 Major Award in General Horticulture with Ornamental Landscaping. The programme aims to provide learners with knowledge, skills and competence in the area of horticulture, and to work independently under supervision in a range of key areas in the horticultural sector.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Produce and retain all project records in accordance with MSLETB and QQI requirements.
· Responsible for the day to day coordination, compliance, administration and delivery of activities at LDC’s horticulture centre.
· Manage all general administrative tasks associated with the design, delivery and evaluation of modules for the LTI.
· Co-ordinate the recruitment of learners to the LTI including strategic planning for the project.
· Delivery of QQI modules as specified in the MSLETB contract.
· Co-ordinate learning activities and projects designed to achieve specific learning outcomes as outlined in the module descriptors.
· Working with and supervising learners engaged in practical horticultural work in gardens and polytunnels.
· Provide ongoing support to learners to ensure they benefit from and successfully complete the course.
· Manage the planning, supervision and execution of routine maintenance and improvements to the LTI’s garden and polytunnels.
· Manage the care and maintenance of the programmes tools and equipment.
· Complete the development of individual learning plans with learners and facilitate progression to other forms of training, education or employment.
· Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the SICAP Education and Youth Support Worker.
Qualifications & Experience Required
· Candidates must have at minimum - QQI Level 6 Training Delivery and Evaluation. (formerly known as Train the Trainer).
· Third level relevant qualification desirable.
· Knowledge of QQI system qualifications and modules.
· At least two years’ experience of working in a similar role (i.e. tutoring experience/horticulture experience.
· Practical hard landscaping or construction experience.
Required competencies for position.
· Excellent communication skills both oral and written
· Competent IT skills
· Planning, organisational and budgeting skills
· Good level of physical fitness
Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting will apply.
Salary
The salary of the position is €677.58 gross per week
Hours
You will be required to work 5 days a week, usually between 9:00 – 5:00pm Monday to Friday. However the nature of work requires flexibility in working of hours outside the norm from time to time.
Format of the Competition
To apply, please submit a letter of application and a current Curriculum Vitae, by email to [email protected], referencing “LTI Co-ordinator” by 5.00pm 10th July 2026.
Please note shortlisting may apply and this will be on the basis of the information which you provide in your application.
Canvassing will disqualify.
Leitrim Development Company is an equal opportunities employer.
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 -2027.
Pay: €677.58 per week
Work Location: In person
