Stable Yard Assistant

6 hours ago

Preston, United Kingdom Myerscough College Full time

**_My career at Myerscough College - Inspiring Excellence_**

**About the role**

We are a positive, student-centred department and we are looking for a Stable Yard Assistant to be able to work as part of a team of yard staff and also part of the wider Equine department.

You will be expected to work 39 hours per week, (including weekends on a rota basis) supporting students in their yard activities, assisting lecturers and practical lecturers to deliver outstanding lessons and working to maintain the high standards of Equine welfare we hold on the college yard.

**Why join us?**

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with UCLan and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.

**What We Offer**:
We take care of our team just as we do our students. As an employee, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including:

- A generous holiday allowance of 31 days pro rata, plus bank holidays.
- Regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Hassle free onsite parking at our Preston Campus.
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide wellbeing support in moments of need.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with a remarkable 20.2% employer contribution rate.

We are flexible working friendly and happy to discuss interest in flexible working.
- Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people._
- All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks._
- The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do._
- This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974._
- If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team._
- As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria._

Hours

39 Hours Per Week

Department

Equine

Location

Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary

Subject to National Living Wage in line with age

Reference No

SYAMC-71

Closing Date

Tuesday 7 January 2025

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