We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Groom to join our Equine Care team.
Working within a multidisciplinary, vet-led environment, you will help deliver outstanding care and welfare to our resident equines while leading and supporting a small team of grooms.
You will play a key role in coordinating daily care, feeding, medication and treatments, ensuring high standards of welfare, handling and stable management.
This role combines hands-on horse care with team leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both working directly with horses and developing those around them.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Groom, you will:
- Deputise for and support the Head Groom in the day-to-day running of the yard.
- Lead, motivate, supervise and provide guidance to a team of grooms.
- Deliver training and coaching to support the development of the grooming team.
- Ensure resident equines receive the correct daily feeds, supplements, medications and treatments.
- Administer medications authorised by the Veterinary Director.
- Oversee the routine administration of treatments and daily care procedures.
- Work closely with veterinary and equine care colleagues to deliver coordinated, individualised care plans.
- Assist with the care of welfare cases, isolation horses and admissions into The Horse Trust’s care.
- Support field movements and transportation of resident equines, following appropriate training and assessment.
- Monitor feed and supplement stock levels and ensure feed storage areas remain clean, safe and well organised.
- Provide regular performance feedback, supervision and appraisals for members of your team.
- Support consistency of horse handling and care through effective communication with the Training Groom and wider equine care team.
- Provide cover for the Veterinary Care Assistant when required.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will be:
- An experienced groom with excellent horse care knowledge and practical handling skills.
- Confident supervising and supporting other team members.
- Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and welfare-focused environment.
- Organised, proactive and able to prioritise tasks in a busy yard setting.
- Committed to maintaining the highest standards of equine welfare and health.
- A strong communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
- Willing to undertake ongoing training and professional development.
Location: Speen, Buckinghamshire
Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm, rota-based (5 days on, 3 days off)
Salary: £28,044
To Apply:
If you feel you meet this criteria and would like to be part of our dedicated team please submit your CV and a completed application form to Charlotte via the Apply for this Role button below
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