1. You will be an enthusiastic and flexible individual with experience in Equine care.
2. You will be responsible to the Equine Therapy centre Manager for the daily care and exercise of horses within the Equine Therapy Centre.
3. You will support the learning, teaching, research and commercial activity within the centre.
4. You will assist the veterinary surgeons, Equine Therapy Centre Manager and consultant physiotherapists in the planning of treatment and rehabilitation programmes for horses.
5. You will be responsible for the admission and discharge of horses where necessary.
6. You will exercise horses for the purpose of demonstrations for students, visitors and clients for research purposes.
About You
7. Ideally you will hold an equine related undergraduate degree or equivalent significant industry experience, BHS Stage 3 or equivalent.
8. You will have previously worked with competition horses and be able to demonstrate high standards of horse care and stable management.
9. You will be competent in lunging and trotting up difficult/fresh horses.
10. You will have a specific interest in equine veterinary medicine/physiotherapy although this is desirable.
11. You will understand the importance of effective communication, observation and unified teamwork.
12. You will be able to liaise regularly with line management and will be able to follow instruction as well as using your own initiative.
We offer a fantastic package of including:
13. 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
14. Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
15. Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
16. Onsite fitness facilities
17. Support for continuous professional development
18. Flexible working opportunities available
19. Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.