Equestrian Assistant

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as am Equestrian Assistant you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

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What you'll get_**

As an Equestrian Assistant at Coworth Park, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:
- Fantastic Employee bonus scheme and Excellent Service charge
- Complimentary stays including breakfast across the Dorchester Collection Hotels - up to 48 nights every year
- 50% F&B discount at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection
- Vibrant Social events that bring employees together including a Winter ball
- Amazing benefits such as discounts in various high street and online shops, enhanced family leave entitlements and competitive Private Pension Scheme
- Apprenticeship, training and development opportunities
- Up to £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend
- Access to immediate well being advice, because We Care about our employees

**_What you'll do_**

You'll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:
Stable Duties
- Feed, hay, muck out, turn out, groom, clip, bandage, keep the stable, horses and all equipment looking immaculate at all times.
- Exercising horses daily to prepare them for guests to ride, keeping them fit and well schooled for guests to ride safely.

Guest Interaction
- Welcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner
- Fitting guests with safety equipment before riding, keeping safety equipment looking clean and organised in lockers at all times.
- Providing detailed knowledge of the area, promoting hotel services and endeavour to make the guest’s stay as memorable as possible
- Teaching guests of the hotel and local clients on our ponies and horses with knowledge, enthusiasm and care for safety at all times

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of an Equestrian Assistant, but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

**_ What you'll bring_**
- Basic Equestrian knowledge
- General yard work
- Escorting rides
- Experience in Teaching
- Desirable that you have had work experience within a hotel environment
- Customer Service skills
- Ride safely without assistance
- Computer literate
- Good communicator
- Warm & friendly personality
- Positive attitude

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