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Equine Groom Maternity Cover

Job details
Posting date: 17 July 2024
Salary: £22,071 to £22,071 per year, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 28 July 2024
Location: Otley, Ipswich
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Suffolk New College
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: Equine Groom Maternity Cover

Summary

Equine Groom
7 hours per week, alternate weekends only
£22,071 per annum pro rata (£12.93 per hour enhanced hourly rate*)
Fixed-term Maternity Cover position

Are you passionate about the welfare and well-being of horses? We have an ideal opportunity for you at our Suffolk Rural campus in Otley, Suffolk.

You will be required to assist with weekend general yard duties, riding and caring for the horses on our equine yard. You will be trained to use specialist equipment.

The successful candidate will have a good standard of education and hold a Level 2 Equine Qualification.

As part of your role, you will contribute to the wider College health and safety activity and therefore you should have a good understanding of health and safety and be prepared to undertake training in these areas.

This post is based at Suffolk New College Rural campus. Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site and therefore you may be required to travel between campuses for staff training on occasion.

(*enhanced hourly rate in lieu of holiday)

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it’s a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential

Closing date: Sunday 28th July 2024 at midnight

Interview date: Friday 2nd August 2024

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet all of the essential criteria. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
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