About the role: Equine Yard Assistant & Rider
As an Equine Yard Assistant & Rider, you will play a vital part in the daily care and wellbeing of our horses, while also making a direct impact on the student learning experience. This is a student-facing role, meaning you’ll not only care for the horses, including assisting with exercise routines for a range of college horses, supporting the delivery of commercial courses and activities, but also support and guide our learners on the yard.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Day to day care of the horses, ensuring adherence to our high welfare standards
• Assisting with exercise routines for a variety of college horses
• Supporting the delivery of commercial courses and equine activities
• Supervising and working alongside students and visitors to create a safe, supportive, and positive environment
This is a permanent, part-time role working 22.2 hours per week (0.60 FTE) based at our Merrist Wood College.
What do you need to be a successful Equine Yard Assistant & Rider?
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled equine professional who thrives in a team and enjoys supporting the development of others. To succeed in this role, you will need to bring both technical expertise and the ability to work confidently with students in a practical, hands-on environment.
Essential skills and experience:
• Previous experience working on a professional equine yard or within an equine business
• A relevant professional or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above
• Experience riding a variety of horses
• BHS Stage 2 in Care, Riding, and Lunge - or the motivation to work towards it
We’re looking for someone proactive, adaptable, and committed to both their own development and the growth of our students.
Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
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