About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Set in a restored 18th-century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop-ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.
About the Role
We’re seeking a friendly, motivated, and service‑focused Equestrian Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. In this role, you will support the daily care and management of horses, ensuring the highest standards of welfare, cleanliness, and organisation across the yard. You will contribute to a safe, efficient, and professional equestrian environment while delivering excellent service to clients, riders, and guests.
What You Will Do
Assist with the daily care of horses, including feeding, watering, grooming, and mucking out
Prepare horses for riding, exercise, or competition, including tacking up and untacking
Ensure stables, yards, and equipment are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation
Support with turning horses out and bringing them in safely
Monitor horse health and wellbeing, reporting any concerns promptly
Maintain tack and equipment, ensuring everything is clean, safe, and stored correctly
Assist riders, trainers, and clients with professionalism and a positive attitude
Help manage stock levels of feed, bedding, and yard supplies
Follow all yard health, safety, and biosecurity procedures at all times
Contribute to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the yard.
What You’ll Bring
Previous equestrian or yard experience is desirable but not essential
A genuine passion for horses and animal welfare
A hardworking, reliable, and positive attitude
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced outdoor environment
High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining excellent standards
Willingness to learn and take direction from senior staff
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Physical stamina for manual tasks such as lifting, mucking out, and handling horses safely.
Benefits
Free Shuttle Bus transport from local towns/stations to the yard (Fleet, Church Crookham, and Elvetham Heath)
Employee travel programme
BUPA dental healthcare
Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Group Personal Pension Plan after three months’ service
Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
WeCare Employee Wellbeing Platform
Uniform provided and free meals on duty
