Yard Manager

Warminster Saddle Club (WSC) is a military saddle club, open to military and civilian members, which offers a variety of bespoke equestrian services. A busy riding school, livery yard and competition centre, run by a committee of volunteers.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Yard Manager to join our team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual looking to advance their equine career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. Managing a team of about 12 staff and being a member of the committee, you will have direct input into the running of the Club. The Yard Manager is responsible for the routine management and operation of the Club, including the delivery of riding lessons.

We are looking for someone who has experience managing a busy yard and who is also an experienced rider/qualified instructor. You must enjoy working with people, and horses, be reliable and passionate about your job. We believe the Yard Manager will be critical to developing increased revenue and efficiency at the Club.

This will be a full-time, live out position with your regular days off being flexible to fit with the Club’s commitments and activities, including delivery of lessons on Saturdays and occasionally running events on Sundays (averaging twice a month for the majority of the year). The role is offered at 40 hours over 5 days, including a daily 30 minute lunch break.

QualificationsEssential: BHS Stage 3, Management (business, personnel, finance), in date first aid certificate and Enhanced DBS check (with barring) .Desirable: Understanding of the military, IT literate, comfortable with Microsoft Office 365 applications, knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.

Closing date: 21 Jun 24, 5pm.Interviews: On or after Monday 24th Jun 24.A full job description can be obtained from our website.

Essential:•British Horse Society Stage 3 or above.•Management (business, personnel, finance).•In date first aid certificate and Enhanced DBS check (with barring) .Desirable:•Understanding of the military.•IT literate, comfortable with Microsoft Office 365 applications.•Knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram

The Yard Manager must be competent in the management of horses, staff, grassland and other resources relevant to the effective running of the Club. It is essential the Yard Manager is business orientated, with a view to increasing revenue and managing costs, and is genuinely invested in the interests of the Club.

• Riding
• Driving license
• First-Aid
• Equine First-Aid
• Schooling
• Lunging
• Bandaging
• Plaiting
• Clipping
• Teaching
• Trim/Pull
• Sole Charge
• Exercising
• People Skills
• Long Reining

• Livery
• Riding School
• Working with children