Senior Equine Yard Technician
£27,371 - £28,074 per annum based on an FTE of £25,660 - £26,320 per annum
A minimum of 40 hours per week (5 days over 7, to include one weekend day)
Permanent
About the Role
- Support educational and commercial activity within the equine yard, overseeing practical tasks relating to the day to day running of the Equine Centre, reporting to the Yard Manager
- Prioritise a positive quality of life within the horse population, embedding Hartpury horse welfare guidelines in everyday activity within the yard and be responsible for the daily welfare and performance of the horses, ensuring outstanding care and attention
- Oversee student liveries to ensure that they get the best support contributing to an outstanding student livery experience. Including timely communication before arrivals and supporting with queries
- During the academic term you will help to coordinate the care of the full liveries alongside the Yard Manager
- You will work closely with the Equine Livery Administrator to help facilitate the student liveries
- During the academic term you will ensure the academic facing yard based activity is of the highest standards, including oversight of the loan horses, student duties and the student livery experience
- Out of term time, Hartpury host a number of National and International shows where you will provide a high level of customer service within the Equine Centre as directed.
- Responsible for all record keeping in relation to the effective running of the Equine Centre including student livery and line management of the student Barn Mentors
- Support student groups in practical learning activities, ensuring educational aims are achieved, and that safety and industry standards are met
About You
- Proven practical skills underpinned by experience of working in the Equestrian industry.
- You hold relevant British Horse Society qualification
- Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills who is able to provide a high standard of customer service and positively motivate others
- The ability to relate to and influence others combined with strong communication skills
- Previous experience of managing others, maintaining positive relationships across a range of stakeholders
- Have good administration skills which are underpinned by outstanding standards of horse care
- Open to considering evolving methods of equestrian practice, which are evidenced based and support positive horse welfare
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Opportunity for onsite livery dependant on availability
- Opportunity for onsite accommodation dependant on availability
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s 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. 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 2023) 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.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 8th July 2026
Interviews will be held on 22nd July 2026
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.
