Stable Yard Assistant - based at Preston Campus

Would you like to be part of a team that helps shape a great learning experience for students?

The Equine department are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and skilled Stable Yard Assistant.  

Duties will include – The supervision of students on all yards and supervising students during morning, evening and weekend practical duties. Ensuring the wellbeing of all horses in College and schooling College owned and loan horses when required. You will have sole responsibility of the yard when required. As well as assisting Practical Instructors and Lecturers with equipment.

This role will include weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.

Experience of having worked in a large commercial yard would be desirable.

The successful candidate will have a relevant BHS Stage 2, BHS Stage 3 Riding, or able to demonstrate riding to BHS Stage 3 level and experience of working with horses alongside GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths. If you are interested in the role – please apply.

For more information please see the job description.

Here at Myerscough College, we offer a fantastic working environment, an attractive benefit package - including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a wealth of professional development opportunities.

The role is 39 hours worked over 7 days  

The salary is National Living Wage in line with age.

The closing date Friday 03 December 2021

Please visit the College website at www.myerscough.ac.uk to download an application pack.  If you are unable to download an application pack, please contact the HR team on 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

Department

Equine

Location

Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary

National Living Wage in line with age

Reference No

SYA

Closing Date

Friday 3 December 2021