Adam Blunt, FLPI, CHort

Experience

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  DC Blunt Gardening Services

  Aug 1998 - Feb 2015

  Business Partner and Horticultural Consultant

  Within this business I was involved in every aspect from initial customer contact right through to handing the customer a completed garden, or a maintenance plan and schedule. Duties include customer liaison, contract negotiation, design and construction, budgeting, book keeping and project management. On top of our work in domestic gardens we also completed both commercial and local authority contracts maintaining sports pitches, parks and recreation areas working within and managing a small team. Within the company another role was to manage, reinstate and maintain the orchards and trees of our customers, this involved various Aboricultural activities along with liaising and managing a range of Aboricultural contracts. Show less

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  The Scuba Shed

  Jul 2009 - Feb 2015

  Business Partner Dive and First Aid Intructor

  This business ran part time alongside my full time employment; we offered training and trips UK and Overseas. My role within the business included management, planning and teaching as well as safety co-coordinator and logistics.

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  Moulton College

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2018

  My main duties were around curriculum management which involved Quality Assurance in teaching, learning and assessment ensuring our customers receive the best possible service and make the progress required to take their next step and to ensure that all delivery and assessment meets the requirements of the various Awarding Organisations. As part of the oversight of courses and delivery, I coordinated staff development and coaching to ensure staff were up to date and working effectively. I have experience in recruiting new staff being involved in the marketing of positions and interviewing candidates. Another part of my role was facilitating and undertaking audits to check compliance across the curriculums. Show less Within this position I have several roles, my primary role is the management of the Horticulture apprenticeship scheme for both intermediate and advanced levels. As part of this role, I am responsible for not only the student success and development but also the engagement with employers and industry representatives. Within the Apprenticeship programmes, alongside managing I also deliver training and assessment, both in college and in the workplace. As a lecturer, I am responsible to plan, prepare and deliver a range of practical and theory Horticulture and Aboriculture units to level 2 and 3 full time students. Working as part of a team, I often assist moderating HE assessments sharing my experience working directly within the industry for a number of years. Whilst in my role, I have continually developed my skills and knowledge as a lecturer, assessor and of the industry.As Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) for the Royal Horticultural Society, I am responsible to ensure that all assessments and teaching deliver meet the requirements of the awarding organisation. Show less

  • Programme Co-ordinator- Landbased

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Course Manager Horticulture Apprenticeships & Lecturer of Horticulture

    Feb 2015 - Sept 2017
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  Hadlow College

  Jul 2018 - May 2020

  Team Leader of Horticulture and Arboriculture Programmes

  As Team Leader my role is to ensure quality education across RHS , Further and Higher Education programmes for Horticulture and Arboriculture. I am responsible for delivering elements of programmes across FE, HE and RHS. Alongside this, I oversee the delivery team to ensure the courses are delivered effectively and to a high quality for both the learners and the Awarding Organisations. Part of my role includes all elements of the Quality Assurance, from planning assessment and validation of awards working across several awarding bodies, alongside the support and development of the delivery team with CPD and mentoring.I am passionate that for learners to have the best experience it is key to start by considering the industry needs, their needs and the most appropriate delivery method. From this, foundations to effective programmes can be built. Show less

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  Commonwealth War Graves Commission

  May 2020 - now

  As the Senior Technical Training Consultant I am responsible for the strategic development of our technical workforce and craft skills. This includes activities to identify training needs and strategies to develop technical skills globally across the 150 counties in which we operate. Planning for the future skills is a key consideration, we are already seeing the requirement to reduce chemicals and operate more sustainably already having a great impact globally, and as climate change continuous to develop the future challenges with require a workforce that is confident, skilled and knowledgeable. My work requires active engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders to build a culture of continuous development across the organisation. Show less

  • Senior Technical Training Consultant

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Horticulture Training Manager

    May 2020 - Nov 2022