Equine Therapy Centre Assistant
Equine Therapy Centre Assistant
Up to £12.21 per hour
Flexible hours available on a casual basis
About the Role
- Provide daily care for resident horses under the Equine Therapy Centre Manager's direction.
- Assist with delivery of exercise sessions including high speed treadmill, water treadmill and ground schooling sessions.
- Support veterinary surgeons and physiotherapists in planning rehabilitation programs.
- Manage horse admissions and discharges.
- General yard duties.
About You
- Experience with competition horses and high standards of
- Competency in lunging and trotting up fresh/difficult horses.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and observational skills.
- Interest in equine veterinary medicine/physiotherapy.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Support for continuous professional development
About Us
Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 20th April 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
