At World Horse Welfare’s Glenda Spooner Farm, we are looking for two part time Grooms to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with horses undergoing rehabilitation and recovery as part of a dedicated and supportive team.

Please note this is a non-ridden role and riding opportunities are not available.

The Opportunities

Vacancy A

• 28 hours per week
• Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm
• Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 8.30am to 5pm.
• Salary: £14,295 per year (£26,541 FTE)

Vacancy B

• 24 hours per week
• Working Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 8.30am to 5pm
• Salary: £12,252 per year (£26,541 FTE)

Main duties and responsibilities

• Be responsible for all aspects of the general care, rehabilitation and treatment of resident equines as directed by the senior management team.
• Assist with the rehabilitation of equines, including long-reigning, lunging and all aspects of physiotherapy whilst working alongside the external specialists such as farrier, saddler, vet, physiotherapist.
• Carry out daily yard tasks and general upkeep of stables, crew yards and paddocks across the farm.
• Maintain equine and general administrative records as directed.
• Undertake off-site duties, including the collection and delivery of equines.
• Work with visiting specialists including vet, farrier, physiotherapist and members of other organisations in a professional manner.
• Deal with members of the public in a professional, polite and friendly manner, and to direct any questions to the Supervisor, Assistant Centre Manager or Centre Manager as appropriate.
• Assist with events both on and off site.
• Comply with the policies of World Horse Welfare to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

Other duties

• Undertake other job-related tasks as directed by the Centre Manager, Assistant Centre Manager or Supervisor.
• Comply with the policies of World Horse Welfare to ensure that risks within the working environment are reduced as low as reasonably practicable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full driving licence
• BHS stage 2 or equivalent (desirable)

Experience

• Equine rehabilitation experience
• Working with a broad range of equines including youngsters and problem horses
• Working on a large busy yard
• Transportation of horses (desirable)

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound equine knowledge
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work in a busy team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Confident using IT equipment and Microsoft suites such as Outlook and Word
• Ability to drive/tow horsebox (desirable)

Personal Qualities

• Reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic team player.
• Patient, trustworthy and an excellent communicator.
• Organised, conscientious and flexible with strong timekeeping.
• Willing tow work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Please let us know whether you are applying for Vacancy A, Vacancy B, or would like to be considered for both positions.

Closing date: Sunday 15th of November