Overview
Head Groom – with accommodation | Beautiful Private Estate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Groom to join a small and friendly team on a stunning private mini-estate nestled in the countryside. This full-time, live-in role (5.5 days per week) offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work with beautifully kept heavy horses in a well-run and gorgeous private estate. We’re looking for someone easy-going, reliable and highly experienced—a natural leader with a genuine love of horses and country life.
Location and Details
Location: Lincolnshire
Contract: Full Time - Live in
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Accommodation: Beautiful two-bedroom barn conversion on site with large living space, underfloor heating, stunning countryside views, WIFI, sky TV and Netflix.
Responsibilities
* Promoting and showcasing the Suffolk Punch
* Plaiting, trimming, and grooming to an exceptional standard for shows and turnout
* Handling of youngstock and foals with care and confidence
* Preparing the lorry and horses for travel (bandaging etc)
* Transporting horses to and from stud (HGV licence essential)
* Day-to-day yard duties including mucking out, poo picking, and tack cleaning
* General care of small number of sheep and alpacas
* Supporting the estate’s breeding programme
* Leading up at shows, from country level to local
* Observing and reporting any signs of illness or injury
* Liaising with the vet, farrier, dentist, feed merchant, and other suppliers
* Basic admin - entering shows online
* Maintaining stock levels of feed, hay, bedding and supplements
* Working both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and following instructions when needed
* Overseeing the estate, yard, paddocks and supporting a small, established team
The Ideal Candidate
* MUST be a confident and capable horseperson with a positive, can-do attitude
* Organised, motivated, and a natural team leader
* Takes genuine pride in their work, maintaining consistently high standards in all aspects of horse and yard care
* Able to turn horses out to a high standard – including plaiting, trimming, and general presentation
* Holds a valid HGV licence (essential)
* Trustworthy, approachable, and professional
* Has excellent, checkable references
* Happy working with all ages of horses, including foals and youngstock
* Comfortable with sole charge responsibilities when required
* Flexible and proactive in day-to-day tasks
* Open minded, willing with good common sense
* MUST be confident working with large breeds – this is paramount
* Beautiful two-bedroom barn conversion on site with, large living space, underfloor heating, stunning countryside views, WIFI, sky TV and Netflix.
* Competitive salary based on experience
* A supportive working environment on a truly special mini-estate
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