Kingston Maurward Equestrian are seeking a confident, capable and passionate candidate to join Manor Stables; a busy college and commercial yard. As an Equine Groom, you will play a role in the success of our students through: contributing to the day to day running of the yard including weekend cover participating in the care of horses to include all routine husbandry duties exercising horses as directed by the Centre Manager (subject to previous experience) This role comprises of yard duties, field and facility maintenance and student supervision. There will be riding for the right candidate. Training will be given, but an ability to follow procedures with sense and good humour is a must. Must work well in a team. The successful candidate will be educated to at least BHS Stage 2/NVQ Level 2 or will have equivalent experience. Recent experience within a yard and working with young people is essential. Own horse welcome at reduced livery rate – subject to suitability and on-site accommodation are available. For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Cat Broomfield on 01305 238231, option 1 extension 1609 during normal working hours. Due to the Christmas period, please leave a message and your call will be returned. Benefits: In addition to working on the beautiful 17th Century Estate, you will benefit from the following: membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff) on-site accommodation cycle to work scheme free on-site car parking a range of on-site catering facilities optional health cash plan free use of the on-site gym career development opportunities reduced on-site horse livery rate, subject to suitability strong college values - Inspire, Challenge and Care The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system. Status: Permanent Hours : 39 hours per week worked over 4 days on a rota basis including one weekend day, Monday to Sunday with flexibility to meet business needs. Salary : £23,262.78 per annum To apply: Please visit the KMC website for a college application form and a full job description. Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form. We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies: any submissions without prior authorisation from the HR Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable. Please return the completed application form by email to [email protected] or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY. The closing date for applications: Monday 6 January 2025 at 9:00am Proposed interview date: Tuesday 14 January We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made. For further details on application forms, the recruitment process or to read our GDPR Candidate Privacy Notice, please visit: https://www.kmc.ac.uk/college/quick-links/work-for-us/ Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified). Further Information Not Specified About Us Not Specified