Senior Groom

We are recruiting on behalf of a well -established equestrian organisation for an experienced Senior Groom. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and dedicated equestrian professional to play a key role in the day -to -day management of a busy yard, ensuring exceptional standards of horse care while supporting and leading a small team.

The successful candidate will be passionate about horse welfare, thrive in a hands -on environment, and be confident managing horses of varying temperaments.

Key Responsibilities

Horse Care

• Deliver exceptional daily care, including feeding, grooming, mucking out, turnout, and general stable management.
  
• Monitor horse health and wellbeing, reporting concerns and administering treatments as required.
  
• Prepare horses for exercise, veterinary and farrier visits, transport, and competitions.
  
• Maintain accurate health and treatment records.
  

Yard Management

• Ensure the yard, stables, tack rooms, and feed areas are maintained to the highest standards.
  
• Manage feed, bedding, and yard supplies.
  
• Support the organisation of veterinary, farrier, and other equine healthcare appointments.
  
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the yard in the Yard Manager's absence.
  

Team Leadership

• Supervise, support, and mentor junior grooms and yard staff.
  
• Delegate daily tasks and maintain high standards across the team.
  
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees and work experience students.
  

Competitions & Events

• Travel to competitions and events when required.
  
• Prepare horses and equipment for transport.
  
• Maintain the highest standards of horse care and presentation while away from the yard.
  

Requirements

Essential

• Significant experience working within a professional equestrian yard.
  
• Confident rider with excellent horse handling skills.
  
• Strong understanding of equine health, nutrition, and welfare.
  
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

Desirable

• Previous experience supervising staff or assisting with yard management.
  
• Competition grooming experience.
  
• Relevant equine qualifications.
  
• Full UK driving licence and horsebox driving experience.
  

Benefits

• £28,000 Basic Salary
  
• Accommodation available with council tax and water bills included
  
• Quarterly utility allowance for electric & gas
  
• Company pension
  
• Holiday allowance
  
• Discretionary annual bonus
  
• Sick pay
  
• Opportunity to join a professional and supportive equestrian team where horse welfare is at the heart of everything they do