Overview
As Equine Therapy Centre Manager, you will oversee the full operation of the Centre ensuring exceptional horse welfare, an excellent client experience and a high-quality learning environment for students. You will lead a small specialist team and work closely with vet partners and academic departments to integrate rehabilitation practice into teaching and research.
Responsibilities
* Leading the day to day running of the Equine Therapy Centre
* Ensuring best practice rehabilitation and welfare of therapy horses
* Managing and developing a team of specialist staff
* Supporting teaching, student learning and research activity
* Developing commercial income and industry partnerships
* Maintaining strong relationships with veterinary practices and horse owners
* Ensuring safe, sustainable and compliant operation of the centre
* Promoting the Centre through outreach, marketing and CPD activity
This is a hands-on leadership role combining yard management, people leadership and academic contribution.
Qualifications and experience
* RCVS Registered Equine Veterinary Nurse, RAMP Registered Veterinary Physiotherapist, Equine Science degree or equivalent industry experience
* Significant yard or rehabilitation centre experience
* Experience leading or supervising staff
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Knowledge of horse management to at least BHS Level 4 (or equivalent)
* A collaborative approach to teaching and knowledge sharing
* Experience within a veterinary practice, rehabilitation centre or education setting would be highly beneficial
Benefits
* Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
* 35 days annual leave entitlement
* Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous pension scheme (TPS)
* Employee Discounts Scheme
* Onsite fitness facilities
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Support for continuous professional development
* Flexible working opportunities available
* Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
* Entry to seasonal events
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