Terms & Conditions:
Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Support Contract
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Equine Technician to join our team at Bicton. This role involves assisting in the day-to-day running of the Equestrian Centre, supervising yard duties, and ensuring the welfare of the horses within the Equine Department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing small groups of students during yard duties, including weekend shifts on a rota basis. Training and riding a variety of horses is a key aspect of this position.
We are looking for someone with a proactive, can-do attitude, who is eager to contribute to our equestrian team and represent the College at promotional events throughout the year.
Skills & Experience
Applicants must be qualified to BHS Stage 2 care with experience of riding and working with a range of horses. Further BHS Stage qualifications would be an advantage.
Benefits
We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:
- Generous annual leave schemes – 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
- Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
- Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
- A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
- A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
- Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme – discounts with major retailers.
- Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.
How to Apply
Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select ‘Apply Now’.
Contact Us
If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team – recruitment@cornwall.ac.uk
The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.
We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.
Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.
No agency submissions please:
Any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
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