Equine Care Assistant

We are looking for someone who is reliable and resilient and has the flexibility to cover the rota across the week to include weekends, term time breaks and Bank Holidays.

**PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)**

**BACKGROUND TO THE POST**

Moreton Morrell College has led FE and HE equine education in this country for over 40 years and the Programme Area offers a range of Equine, Farriery courses from entry level to degree. It has sustained this position due to its innovative nature and has a strong tradition of academic rigour combined with a heavy emphasis on practical competence which has resulted in high levels of student achievement on the range of courses.

The Equine Centre plays an important role in the delivery of quality resources and services for both teaching and commercial needs. Events are run utilising the equine resources and many students bring their own horses to college with them on a DIY basis.

This role will provide excellent opportunity for training and development in the Equine industry and the person will have the opportunity to ride. The work is varied, challenging and rewarding and offers scope for personal development. There may be some flexibility in days and hours worked and the person will work alongside a small and dedicated team of professional staff. There is also the opportunity to ride horses and receive horse riding training.

**PURPOSE OF THE POST**
- This is an important post involving technical support for the Equine Centre. It offers opportunities for personal development and growing responsibilities within the Programme Area.
- The Directorate expects flexibility in its staff, and the successful applicant may well be required to broaden their range of expertise as they develop in their job.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a professional and immaculate image and high standards of the Equine Centre, horse management and welfare.
- Create an environment that will enable students to achieve their full potential in relation to facilities and resources available to them and support the teaching staff.
- Assist with the Equine Centres commercial enterprise to ensure successful delivery for all stakeholders.
- Assist with the effective operation and professional nature of the Equine Centre.
- Help develop students who are assisting with yard duties and assisting with commercial events.
- Be aware of and follow the Equine Centre Health & Safety Guidelines and encourage others to do.
- Follow health and safety processes and procedures.
- Maintain at all times a professional high standard of tidiness and cleanliness of equipment, facilities and horse welfare.
- Assist in providing health, care and safety of all horses on College property.
- Attend team meetings where required.
- Assist in developing this area of work.

**EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

- Generous leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year.
- Comprehensive training programme.
- Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
- The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
- Free on-site gym.
- Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons.
- Pension schemes.
- Free will writing service.
- Free car parking on-site.

**Essential** Attainments:

- A willingness to work with large animals.
- Ability to do physical work in an outdoor environment.
- Be able to work using own initiative and demonstrate adaptability.
- Industry experience and practical competences from a range of Equine areas.
- A relevant vocational qualification at Level 3.
- Practical DIY skills and the ability to use machinery.
- Familiarity with all relevant risk assessment and Health and Safety procedures.
- Flexibility and a willingness to work weekends, evenings and “education” holidays.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,493.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Application question(s):

- Do you have flexibility and a willingness to work weekends, evenings and “education” holidays?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/08/2025
Reference ID: CS11905