Ref: JL144638
*5-day or 5.5-day week *Own horse (s) considered *Dog considered * *Salary IRO £35K depending on experience plus performance-related bonus available *Live out. *Teaching and rehab experience/qualifications ideal *Stunning facilities
A comprehensive job description is available to suitable candidates.
 We are seeking an experienced, professional live-out Livery Yard Manager to lead the day-to-day running of a high-end livery yard in a very popular location within a 220-acre private estate located in the Surrey Hills, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and knowledgeable equestrian professional to be in at the start of operations and to make a difference, playing a key role in developing and growing this high-quality sport horse and livery business. You would be responsible for the day-to-day operations, client relationships, and staff coordination, and would contribute to the continued development of the equestrian business. The position is highly hands-on.
Reporting directly to the company Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of horse care, client service, and yard management helping shape the estate’s transition into a modern sport horse training and livery environment.
You should have a complete and up-to-date CV with proven experience in managing a professional livery yard . With strong leadership and team management skills, you will be able to motivate and oversee staff and bring an engaging, client-focused approach.
Flexible hours typical of a professional equestrian yard will be required.
The yard is located within 220 acres positioned on the slopes in the south-west corner of Surrey, England, near the borders with Hampshire and West Sussex,offering panoramic countryside views and direct access to scenic hacking routes across the Blackdown landscape where 2 hours of no riding, on the roads (hacking/x country), can easily be achieved!
Extraordinary equestrian facilities on offer with immediate access to a National Park located just 15 minutes from Guildford
Full access available to a thoughtfully designed range of equestrian facilities, created to support year-round training, comfort, and enjoyment:
- Spacious stable facilitiesÂ
- 80m x 45m outdoor arena on a Equimulsion surface
- Seasonal lazer level grass arenas
- Surfaced all weather exercise/gallop track
- Woodland tracks around the estate leading to extended hacking trails
- Clubhouse featuring a lounge, sauna, spa showers, premium refreshments, and a calendar of social gatherings designed to elevate time at the estate
- Water treadmill planned
Pls call Caroline on 07747 686118/or 0203 006 5730 or email caroline@carolinecarterrecruiment.com
More Information
- Earliest start date 25th May 2026
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Part of a Team, Sole Charge, Head Person, Manager, Home Groom, Competition Groom
- Yard disciplines/Activities Livery
- Riding Applicants must ride, Optional riding
- Required Skills Bandage, Clip, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Lunging, Management Skills, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Rider/Trainer, Show Turnout, Sole charge, Supervisory Skills, Teach, Therapy Skills, Trim, Work with children
- Non-equine skills required Administration, Management Skills, Other - see job description, Sales/Marketing, Supervisory Skills
- Accommodation provided None
- Days per week 5 or 5.5 negotiable (Flexible hours typical of a professional equestrian yard will be required.)
- Salary currency £
- Salary guide Salary IRO £35K depending on experience plus performance-related bonus available
- Salary Period Annually
- Must Drive Car
- Must have own car? Yes
- Pets welcome? Yes
- Own horse welcome? Yes
- Smoking allowed? Yes
 