Equine Care Officer
Positions Available: 42 Hours Per Week. Full Time.
Minimum/Living Wage
Horses and Ponies Protection Association are looking for a talented equestrian to join the Equine Care Team on full time, permanent basis. This is a rare opportunity to join the Charity's Equine Care Team in a full time position.
The successful candidate will have sufficient horse husbandry skills and experience to offer high standards of care to resident equines. Will demonstrate an understanding of the specific needs of equines on a rehabilitation programme. The charity is looking for experienced equine handler with sound stable management skills with the ability to communicate confidently and work supportively with work colleagues and the public.
The role is to complete ALL tasks in relation to the care of the horses, ponies and donkeys rescued each year by the charity, alongside handling, exercising, grooming, treating ailments, you will be responsible for ensuring that the stables, yards and paddocks are kept clean and tidy.
Equestrian knowledge and experience is essential. BHS Qualifications or Equivalent Desirable but not Essential.
Other benefits include:
- Contract of Employment
- Annual Wage Review
- Birthday Leave
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Additional Holiday Entitlement for Long Service
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Double pay Bank Holiday with a day off in lieu
- Pension Scheme
- Employee of the Month/Year Recognition
- Staff Discounts across Site
- Well-being Awareness
- Inclusive Company Culture
- Disability Aware
- Centre of Excellence Accreditation
- A Safe Workplace with Health and Safety Representatives
- Onsite Café
- The chance to make a difference to lives of equines
- A United Workforce
To apply Send a CV and a covering letter.
(We reserve the right to pause applications due to applicant numbers).
HAPPA is a Registered Charity in England & Wales No: 1085211
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14,144.00-£22,471.28 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burnley BB10 3QU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
