Job Description

Up to \xc2\xa335,000 per annum (depending on experience)

A minimum of 39 hours per week (working 5 days over 7)

Permanent

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK\xe2\x80\x99s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus.

The Equine Therapy Centre is a well-established Centre having provided rehabilitation and equine therapy for both residential and visiting horses for over 20 years. The facility includes both a high-speed treadmill and water treadmill, supporting both clinical work and a range of research and knowledge exchange activities. Additionally, the Centre is utilized to support the learning and experience of both College and University students, from level 3 qualifications to PhDs. As the Centre continues to grow and evolve, we are looking to establish a team who are driven to provide a high-quality experience for both horses and people.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community \xe2\x80\x93 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 .

About the Role

• To lead and manage the Equine Therapy Centre, ensuring it demonstrates best practice in terms of horse care, commercial practical and educational experience
• To effectively lead and motivate a team of staff to achieve high standards of horse care
• To work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to meet both commercial and educational requirements of the Equine Therapy Centre
• Responsibility standards of practice, financial and other record keeping and providing budgetary reports to senior management

About You

• Ability to and experience of managing a team of staff and instill a positive working environment
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety protocols
• Good administrative and communication skills
• Have a high level of industry experience within a competition yard, livery yard or veterinary practice
• Having achieved an equine degree or similar is desirable

We offer a fantastic package of including:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Food allowance to use in the onsite catering facilities
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

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.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 9:00am on the 11th August 2023.

Interviews will be held on the 18th August 2023.

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.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College