- Salary
- Competitive
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Part-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 423750
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 17/10/2024
- Expires
- in 8 days
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We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Equine Groom to join our dedicated yard team based at our Hadlow campus in Kent.
Reporting to the Equine Yard & Events Manager, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience of equine yard operations, working with both internal and external stakeholders and the ability to maintain exceptional standards of horse husbandry and welfare. In addition to holding a minimum of Level 3 qualification in a related area alongside a recognised BHS qualification.
This role offers a great opportunity to work with Equine students and support them on their academic and industry journey, whilst training and riding horses daily as part of their duties.
For a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page. The closing date for applications is 3rd November 2024.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.
Job Benefits
In return, candidates can look forward to excellent benefits, such as 33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent) and enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme which also includes life assurance. You’ll also benefit from free parking and have access to a range of onsite facilities, including a restaurant and coffee shop
- Employer No
- 382213
- Website
- https://www.northkent.ac.uk/
- Location
- Hadlow, Kent, UK
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Equestrian Centre has a wide range of custom-built facilities and is one of the only places in South-East London to offer equestrian degrees. No surprises then that this campus is part of the London 2012 Olympic legacy.
Facilities on the site include an equine spa, water treadmill, hydrotherapy pool, indoor arena, mechanical horse and outdoor manege, as well as stabling for 26 horses.
The Greenwich Equestrian Centre is a BHS approved training centre, which offers riding lessons and short courses.