Job Description

Job Ref:

CRI4255

Branch:

Crieff Hydro

Location:

Crieff Hydro, Crieff

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary DOE plus excellent benefits including discounted hotel stays and activities across Scotland

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40

Posted date:

20/04/2025

Closing date:

20/05/2025

Be part of the family...

We're a family business through and through - family owned, family run, with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small but all offer good food drink, great beds and a ton of things to do.

Crieff Hydro Hotel

Pretty much in the centre of Scotland, we're set in a 900acre estate in stunning Perthshire. Home from home, we've been welcoming generations of families for 150 years. We have 215 hotel bedrooms, 55 self-catering lodges, six restaurants and over 60 onsite activities- there really is something for everyone!

About the role

We're looking for a Riding Centre Assistant Manager to help manage our Riding Centre team at Crieff Hydro. Using your own initiative is essential and on our busy yard you'll be able to build relationships with our customers and team and be comfortable working with key stakeholders across the business. We pride ourselves in being an approved centre. We look after 45 horses and with our 900-acre estate we have the perfect setting for endless hours of hacking, while our outdoor and indoor arenas are ideal for schooling and teaching.



As riding centre assistant manager, you will run our horse-riding schools. You will be responsible for the organisation, operation and marketing of the centre, and for the care of all of our amazing horses. Daily Duties will include:


Managing the operation of the day and horse sheet/workloads

Weekly roating

General yard duties

Liasing with the Ride Manager to delivery any events we are hosting

Helping with animal welfare


This is a full time,

40 hours per week

position with working hours generally between 8am and 6pm. The opportunity to bring your own horse may be available too.

What we need from you

You'll be an experienced Ride leader with a teaching/coaching qualification. If you hold a UKCC coaching certificate or BHS certificate that would really make us excited to hear from you. You'll manage the team by taking responsibility for the business.



We have a range of school horses, private liveries and youngsters each with their own unique personalities and abilities so you'll have experience in schooling all types of horses to get the best out of them. We're looking for a degree of flexibility to meet business and customer needs. We'll also need to carry out a full PVG Disclosure Check.

What you'll get from us

Live-in Accommodation

- On-site housing may be available, with

bills included

, making your move stress-free. Please note we cannot accommodate pets in our staff accommodation.

Free Meals on Shift

- Stay fuelled and focused with

delicious staff meals

while you work.

A Friendly Supportive Team

- Work in a

fun, welcoming environment

where team spirit and well-being are a priority.

Grow with Us

- We invest in our people. Whether you're looking to

develop new skills

or take the

next step in your career

, we'll support you every step of the way.

Career Progression

- With multiple hotels, departments, and roles, you'll have plenty of opportunities to

grow and explore new career paths

.

Leadership Development

- Get access to our

Be A Leader programme

and develop the skills to take your career further.

Exclusive Discounts

- Enjoy

free leisure membership for you and a partner

,

30% off retail, 50% of food and drinks

, plus great savings on hotel activities.

Team Rate Hotel Stays

- Take time to recharge with

discounted stays

at all of our hotels from just

30 per night

- where will you explore next?

Refer a friend initiative

- earn a bonus up to 250-500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.

Guest mention incentive

- earn an extra 5 for each guest review which positively mentions you.

Wellbeing Support

- Access

24/7 confidential support

via the

Health Assured

employee assistance programme, covering mental health, financial advice, and more.

Team Events Annual Staff Party

- We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and a

legendary annual staff party

.

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Please note:

This opportunity

does not qualify for sponsorship

. To be considered for this role, you must have the

right to work in the UK

.