Equine Technician

Company: Cornwall College
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Location: Budleigh Salterton
Job Description:

Terms & Conditions

Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Support Contract

Closing Date: 1 June 2026

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

  • 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.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026