Equine Apprentice Senior Groom - Fixed Term 18 months – Based at Preston

My opportunity, My excellence, My career at Myerscough College

About the role

Do you have an interest in the Equine Industry and have experience working with horses and young people?

Are you an enthusiastic individual who has previously worked in a successful team?

Would you be prepared to work flexibly to meet work requirements when needed?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join our Equine Team team as an Equine Apprentice Senior Groom.

As an Equine Apprentice Senior Groom, you will undertake and fulfil all requirements necessary to successfully complete Senior Groom Standard apprenticeship.

In this person-centred role, you will need to liaise with the Yard Manager, Lecturers, Practical lecturers and other members of staff as required and use your excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and support learners.

In addition, you will actively demonstrate your professional knowledge and understanding of the UK Equine Industry to help learners in their progression.

You will oversee any other duties (as mentioned on the job description) as directed by the Equine Co-ordinator or Yard Manager for the Equine Department, making sure to promote and develop the good image of the Equine Department at all times.

Why join us?

Come work for the UK's largest land-based and sports colleges and one of the leading providers in Equality, Diversity (EDI), and Inclusion in the education sector.

Still want more reasons? Visit our website for the full list of excellent benefits our wonderful college offers.

Read the job description attached below then return your completed application form by the closing date to:  recruitment@myerscough.ac.uk

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks.

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBTQIA applicants.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the HR team.

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria

Hours

39 hours per week, Monday - Sunday with the flexibility to meet business needs. Fixed term 18 months.

Department

Equine

Location

Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary

Apprentice wage

Reference No

EASG-P

Closing Date

Monday 28 March 2022