Yard Groom
Posting date: | 19 July 2024 |
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Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 12 August 2024 |
Location: | Dorchester, Dorset |
Remote working: | On-site only |
Company: | Kingston Maurward College |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | EQ83 |
Summary
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)
Part of this role involves supervising students during their practical sessions on the yard to support their personal development and learning skills so great communication is key.
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.
For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call on 01305 215000, option 1, extension 1609 during normal working hours.
The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Hours - 39 hours per week, Monday – Sunday with flexibility to meet business needs.
Hours are worked over 4.5 days including 1 weekend day. Rotas are typically set subject to holiday/sickness
Salary – £23,200.32 per annum
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)
• 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
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 recruitment@kmc.ac.uk or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
The Closing Date for Applications: Monday 12 August 2024 at 9:00am
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
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.
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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).
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