Ref: JL138860
Job Description
Head person wanted to manage day to day running of a top competition yard based in the Cotswolds. We have horses from 3yo to 5* eventers and 1.60m showjumpers.
We are looking for someone with previous head person experience with good communication skills and attention to detail and able to manage the other staff on the yard.
lots of opportunities to come to shows (both eventing and showjumping) all around the country and abroad.
must have the ability to turn out horses to a high level and be able to lunge, plait and clip etc.
We are ideally looking for someone who can also hack out and be happy riding young and fit competition horses although this is not a deal breaker. You are welcome to bring your own horse with you and we offer training free of charge.
you will be working alongside a few other members of staff on a fun and friendly yard. We are looking for someone who would like to help support our yard but we are always open to people bringing your own ideas to the job.
Minimum Requirements
Previous head person experience.
Can turnout to a high standard and run a fast paced yard.
Experience with young and fit horses
Accommodation details
Accommodation is available in a shared flat with the other girls on the yard. The flat is newly refurbished (1yr old).
There is potentially an option of another flat that is not shared via separate negotiation.
Dog/horse welcome.
Benefits
Own horse welcome
training/lessons included and travel and help at shows if wanted
full PAYE package
accommodation available if needed
fun friendly yard to work on!
More Information
- Earliest start date 19th October 2025
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Groom/Rider, Head Person, Manager, Home Groom, Competition Groom
- Yard disciplines/Activities Competitions, Eventing, Sales, Showjumping, Stud
- Riding Optional riding
- Required Skills Bandage, Clip, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Lunging, Management Skills, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Ride, Sales Preparation, Sole charge, Stallion Handling
- Non-equine skills required None
- Accommodation provided Shared with other employee, Single
- Days per week 5.5
- Salary currency £
- Salary guide Circa £31,000
- Salary Period Annually
- Must Drive Car, 3.5t
- Must have own car? Yes
- Pets welcome? Yes
- Own horse welcome? Yes
- Smoking allowed? Yes