Ref: JL140306
We are seeking an experienced, motivated Head Groom to join our friendly and professional team at our yard near Cirencester. We have horses ranging from 3-year-olds through to 5★ level, offering an exceptional environment for someone passionate about elite horse care and high-performance sport.
Role Overview
This is a hands-on position responsible for the day-to-day management and smooth running of the yard, ensuring the highest standards of horse welfare, organisation, and team coordination.
Key Responsibilities
• Overseeing the daily care, wellbeing, and turnout of horses from youngstock to top-level competitors
• Managing and leading a small team, ensuring efficiency and strong communication
• Maintaining yard organisation, cleanliness, and top-class presentation at all times
• Coordinating routines, farriers, vets, physios, and other professionals
• Ordering feed, bedding, and supplies as required
• Supporting riders and ensuring horses are prepared for training, competitions, and travel
• Upholding our professional, positive, 5★ standard of care
Ideal Candidate
• Strong background in managing a high-level competition or eventing yard
• Confident handling fit competition horses and young horses
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• High attention to detail and genuine pride in maintaining a top class yard
• Positive, reliable, and proactive approach
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience – 5.5 days a week
• Opportunity to work with elite horses in a top-class eventing environment
• Friendly, supportive team
If you are dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about horses, we would love to hear from you.
More Information
- Earliest start date 8th December 2025
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Head Person
- Yard disciplines/Activities Eventing
- Riding Optional riding
- Required Skills Bandage, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Lunging, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail
- Non-equine skills required None
- Accommodation provided Shared with other employee
- Days per week 5.5
- Salary currency £
- Salary guide Negotiable depending on experience
- Salary Period Monthly
- Must Drive Car
- Must have own car? Yes
- Pets welcome? No
- Own horse welcome? No
