Assistant Yard Supervisor

4/7 Rota

£24,761.88

Our client seeks to employ an Assistant Equine Yard Supervisor to join its enthusiastic, vibrant, and hardworking team. As one of only two specialist horseracing colleges in the UK, this third sector provider delivers training for people in both racing and other equine industries. Located in the scenic grounds of a private estate near Doncaster, it achieved Ofsted Grade 2 for overall effectiveness and Grade 1 for both Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development in December 2022.

The Assistant Equine Yard Supervisors are responsible for the care and welfare of the horses and assisting the Racing College programme and Equine College Programme Instructor teams with ensuring that the equine facilities are kept in a tidy and safe condition.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience of working with horses and hold a Level 2 diploma in Horse Care as a minimum. A Lantra Agricultural Tractor Driving Licence with trailed implements and loader is desirable, however, training will be provided for successful candidates with strong experience who are prepared to work towards these qualifications.

As a successful applicant, you must have a willingness to work with young people who will present challenging behaviours, which at times can be stressful.

Your normal hours of work are 39 per week on average over a two-week period and are variable in accordance with the rota below.

Working Hours (39 hours per week):

Week 1: Tuesday – Friday – 7:00am – 3:30pm

Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – 8:30am – 5:30pm

Reasons to Join Our Client:

• Auto-enrolled contributory pension scheme.
• An initial holiday entitlement of 25-days plus Bank Holidays.
• Excellent induction, training, and development programmes.
• Uniform provided.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including the Health Assured Wisdom AI App.
• Life Assurance (2 x salary).

The selected applicant will be asked to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The College meets equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding children and young people requirements.