The successful candidate will be passionate about horse welfare, thrive in a hands-on environment, and be confident managing horses of varying temperaments.
Key Responsibilities
Horse Care
* Deliver exceptional daily care, including feeding, grooming, mucking out, turnout, and general stable management.
* Monitor horse health and wellbeing, reporting concerns and administering treatments as required.
* Prepare horses for exercise, veterinary and farrier visits, transport, and competitions.
* Maintain accurate health and treatment records.
Yard Management
* Ensure the yard, stables, tack rooms, and feed areas are maintained to the highest standards.
* Manage feed, bedding, and yard supplies.
* Support the organisation of veterinary, farrier, and other equine healthcare appointments.
* Take responsibility for the smooth running of the yard in the Yard Manager's absence.
Team Leadership
* Supervise, support, and mentor junior grooms and yard staff.
* Delegate daily tasks and maintain high standards across the team.
* Assist with onboarding and training new employees and work experience students.
Competitions & Events
* Travel to competitions and events when required.
* Prepare horses and equipment for transport.
* Maintain the highest standards of horse care and presentation while away from the yard.
Requirements
Essential
* Significant experience working within a professional equestrian yard.
* Confident rider with excellent horse handling skills.
* Strong understanding of equine health, nutrition, and welfare.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
* Previous experience supervising staff or assisting with yard management.
* Competition grooming experience.
* Relevant equine qualifications.
* Full UK driving licence and horsebox driving experience.
Benefits
* £28,000 Basic Salary
* Company pension
* Holiday allowance
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Sick pay
* Opportunity to join a professional and supportive equestrian team where horse welfare is at the heart of everything they do
Salary description
£27000.00 - £28000.00 per year