Ref: JL115499
Job Description
English family relocating from Scotland are looking for a live-in groom to start June 2024. This is a full-time position with the requirement to work ad hoc Saturdays or Sundays as needed.
The applicant will be in sole-charge of two perfectly behaved cobs and three (pretty perfectly) behaved shetland ponies. The family are currently looking to acquire three further horses / ponies to add to their team.
The private estate is a working farm with excellent equine facilities. There is an outdoor arena with show jumps, miles of off-road hacking and plans for an extensive cross country course. This is a very happy and family focussed home, with young children, dogs and other livestock.
HGV 7.5 ton license preferable, but for the right candidate the family would sponsor the required training and qualifications.
CVs and references will be required.
Minimum Requirements
All yard duties must be performed to a high standard. Applicant must be a sensitive and confident rider and happy to work through any schooling or behavioural issues.
Due to the size of the horses, the family require a lightweight groom, ideally one who is able to exercise and school small stocky ponies.
Candidate must be energetic, a team player, with good social skills and the ability to work harmoniously alongside other staff. The family are also looking for a positive, happy groom who would also really enjoy riding with (and teaching where needed) the younger members of the family. A DBS certificate will be required.
Accommodation details
Idyllic one-bedroom flat adjoined to the main house, overlooking the farm and parkland. This flat is in excellent condition and there is a strong expectation that this standard of accommodation will be maintained by the successful applicant.
– Council tax paid for
– Water and heating paid for (T&Cs apply)
– All other utilities to be covered by the applicant
Benefits
For the right candidate, this position offers:
– The opportunity to bring with them their own horse
– The opportunity to bring with them a maximum of two well behaved small pets (indoor cats only)
– The opportunity to use the family horse box for personal use (when not in use by the family)
Pension as standard
More Information
- Earliest start date 3rd June 2024
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Groom, Groom/Rider, Rider/Groom, Sole Charge, Head Person
- Yard disciplines/Activities Family Yard, Pony Club Activities, Showjumping
- Riding Applicants must ride
- Required Skills Bandage, Clip, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Long Rein, Lunging, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Ride, School, Show Turnout, Sole charge, Work with children
- Non-equine skills required Management Skills
- Accommodation provided Single, Shared with your partner
- Days per week minimum 5 days
- Salary currency GBP
- Salary guide Based on Experience
- Salary Period Annually
- Must Drive Car
- Must have own car? Yes
- Pets welcome? Possibly
- Own horse welcome? Possibly
- Smoking allowed? Yes
