Creating job opportunities in Scotland’s land-based sector
Creating job opportunities in Scotland's land-based sector
The leading provider of land-based training courses and qualifications in Scotland has today announced details of a major recruitment campaign aimed at career changers and those looking to become their own boss.
Lantra Awards is looking to invest significantly in Scotland’s rural economy by doubling the size of its instructor network.
The recruitment campaign is hoping to appeal to a wide range of people, including those who are looking to supplement their income with a second job. John Eccles, a farmer from central Scotland, has worked as a freelance instructor with Lantra Awards for 27 years. “Due to the unpredictable nature of farming I find having a second source of income extremely useful, especially in today’s economic climate”, says 55-year-old John from Tillicoultry near Stirling. “I fit my instructing commitments around the farming calendar and travel all over Scotland for my work. I particularly enjoy promoting good practice within agriculture and helping learners to develop and fulfil their potential.”
Commenting on the new recruitment campaign, Simon Bristow, Sales and Marketing Director at Lantra, says: “This is the result of a significant increase in demand for our training courses and qualifications across Scotland.”
Lantra recommends that potential candidates need to have significant experience within their chosen industry and either hold or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification or instructional techniques training certificate. They should also hold the relevant technical qualifications and possess a good knowledge of health and safety and first aid.
Simon adds: “We take pride in the quality of our training courses so we like to make sure they’re delivered by the best possible people for the job, which is why we have a stringent approval process in place for new instructors. I’d encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch; our teams can guide people through the process and provide advice on how to get involved.”
John concludes by offering a few words of encouragement to anyone interested. “Definitely give it a try, I surprised myself as to how much I enjoyed it!” he says. “We need people who have industry experience, Lantra can help you with the rest.”
People are being encouraged to find out more by visiting the Lantra Awards website and registering their interest (www.lantra-awards.co.uk/join). Further information is also available by emailing sales@lantra.co.uk or calling 02476 69 69 96.
*Case study available* - We have a case study featuring John Eccles, a farmer from central Scotland who is supplementing the income from his farming business by working as a freelance instructor to deliver Lantra's agriculture training courses across Scotland.
ISSUED BY Lantra Press Office
Kerry Todkill
Assistant Communications Manager
Tel: 02476 696 996 or email kerry.todkill@lantra.co.uk
Notes to editor:
• Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for land-based and environmental industries, working to ensure these businesses access the training, qualifications, skills and knowledge they need
• Lantra represents 16 industries: agriculture; animal care; animal technology; aquaculture; environmental conservation; equine; farriery; fencing; fisheries management; floristry; game and wildlife management; land-based engineering; horticulture, landscaping and sports turf; production horticulture; trees and timber and veterinary activities
• By working together with the sector, Lantra leads research on skills issues and business needs, sets national standards and develops qualifications to meet modern business needs and help businesses grow through skills
• For more information see www.lantra.co.uk.
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