Ref: JL141811
Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre, West London
Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre is a BHS and RDA west London charity and riding centre working with children and young people, including many with additional needs. We are looking for a hands-on, experienced horse person and coach to lead our equine programme.
This is a practical, horse-first role — not an office job.
You will:
- Lead the horses’ exercise, schooling, hacking and workload
- Run the lesson timetable and riding programme
- Maintain high standards of teaching and horse welfare
- Lead and support staff and volunteers
- Oversee the day-to-day equine operation
You’ll work closely with the CEO and Admin team, but you’ll lead the horses and riding side of the centre.
We’re looking for:
- An experienced coach
- Confident working with mixed ability novice riders and riders with additional needs.
- Calm, organised, practical and professional and tidy
- BHS Stage 3/4 (or equivalent experience) preferred, some experience with RDA
What we offer:
- Full-time, permanent role (includes weekends) 5 days a week
- Salary negotiable depending on experience
- Own horse welcome by arrangement
- Friendly, established BHS & RDA approved centre
- No on-site accommodation
- Enhanced DBS required
To apply, please send:
- Your CV
- A short note about your horse and coaching experience
More Information
- Earliest start date 15th February 2026
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Riding Instructor
- Yard disciplines/Activities Family Yard, Pony Club Activities, Riding for the Disabled (RDA), Riding School, Therapeutic Riding
- Riding Applicants must ride
- Required Skills Equine First Aid, Long Rein, Management Skills, Muck Out, Ride, Rider/Trainer, School, Supervisory Skills, Work with children
- Non-equine skills required Computer Skills, Management Skills, Supervisory Skills
- Accommodation provided None
- Days per week 5
- Salary currency Negotiable
- Salary guide 30+
- Salary Period Monthly
- Must have own car? No
- Pets welcome? Yes
- Own horse welcome? Yes
- Smoking allowed? No
 