We have an exciting opportunity for a Sessional Equestrian Centre Technician to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Brooksby College.
Working in this role you will maintain a high standard of equine husbandry and contribute to the curriculum needs of the Equine department.
Working alongside a team of hard working, supportive and dedicated Equine staff this role will also include interaction with students on a practical basis.
Working with a variety of horses this job requires somebody with a broad equine experience. The job is an exciting opportunity for somebody to support the growth and development of the college’s practical Equestrian Centre.
Responsibilities of this role include:
- Supervision of students on practical activities and routine duties
- Carry out health and safety and risk assessments in accordance with college procedures and practice
- Provide initial advice and guidance on the practical elements of programmes in line with college policies and procedures
- Maintain high standards of presentation within the Equestrian Centre and Equine Therapy Centre, including cleanliness of stable yards and all surrounding area
What we are looking for:
- Possess a Level 2 qualification in Equine
- Possess a Level 3 Qualification in Equine or have willingness to obtain it
- Relevant industry experience and recent experience of caring for horses
- Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and maintenance of accurate records
Loughborough College Group is formed of two merged Colleges, Loughborough College and SMB Group, with campuses across North Leicestershire. We have a vast curriculum across campuses offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.
Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.
We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:
- A competitive pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Subsided nursery fees
- Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
- Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
- Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.
The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College Group. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College Group. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group.
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