Equine Yard Assistant

4 days ago


Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time
Job Description

**Job Title:** Equine Yard Assistant

**Location:** Dorset Council

**Salary:** £22,000 - £25,000 per annum

We are seeking a skilled Equine Yard Assistant to join our team at Dorset Council. As an Equine Yard Assistant, you will play a vital role in the success of our students by participating in the care of horses, exercising them as directed, and assisting with yard duties.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy college and commercial yard, holding at least BHS Stage 2/NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience. You must be able to follow procedures with sense and good humour, and recent experience within a yard and working with young people is essential.

We offer a range of benefits, including membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, on-site accommodation, cycle to work scheme, free on-site car parking, and more.



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