JOBS: WEEK ENDING 12/7/24
Want to work with horses? Want someone to work with your horses? Then this is the page for you. Every fortnight the MumsHaynet team will bring you the job offers that have caught our eye. And if you have a job opening that you think we ought to know about, drop us a line at mumshaynet@gmail.com
FULL TIME MOUNTED KEEPER, Wimbledon and Putney, London
Description: This looks like a cracking job and possibly the best way to enjoy Wimbledon without being a womble. As a mounted keeper, you will be responsible for conducting mounted horse patrols, ensuring the Commons remain free from crime and antisocial behaviour; the education and enforcement of byelaws and regulations and undertaking related tasks to support estate management. The ideal candidate will be a competent rider, able to control a horse when dealing with incidents, someone with a good working knowledge of horse husbandry and stable management, and – essentially – someone who has worked in enforcement such as the police or the military. Teamwork and excellent people skills are also essential requirements, as is the ability to work weekends and bank holidays, and a full, clean driving licence. Be warned: riding ability and fitness levels will be evaluated during the interview process. The pay falls into the £31,819 to £39,773 bracket, depending on experience and background. Accommodation will be provided, as will a uniform. If patrolling 1,100 acres of woodland, heathland, scrubland, wetland, recreation areas, playing fields, and a golf course, all on horseback, sounds like your kind of gig, act fast – the closing date for applications is 19 July.
Contact: recruitment@wpcc.org.uk or call the Rangers Office on 020 8788 7655.
F/T HEAD GROOM, Hexam, Northumberland
Description: Want to work with “top quality show/competition horses”? Then, step this way.
Your prospective employers are looking for a highly motivated and reliable person with great people skills and a pleasant, professional manner. Previous experience in managing competition horses and running a yard is must and the ideal candidate will “lead by example”. Part of the role will also entail managing turned-away youngstock, so good ground skills and a quiet manner is essential with experience in breaking and starting young horses “in a methodical and sympathetic way”. This is a fulltime position requiring weekend rotation. The hours are 7am - 4pm with a one-hour lunch break, 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays in lieu). Accommodation can be provided if need be.
Contact: admin@netherwarden.co.uk
PART-TIME EQUINE VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST, Nantwich, Cheshire
Description: Are you a positive, approachable person with excellent equine knowledge? Then, Nantwich Equine Vets would like to hear from you! They’re on the lookout for a receptionist whose duties will include answering the phone, managing the diary of appointments for vets, invoicing on the in-house computer system, and taking payments, among other tasks. It's a Monday-Friday afternoon job, ideally 2pm-6pm, and a 1:3 Saturday morning shift 8am-1:30pm. Closing date for applications is Monday, 24th July, at noon.
HORSE SAFARI VOLUNTEER, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Description: OK, it’s one of those jobs YOU have to pay to do, but it’s so rare we thought we’d feature it. This is a working/riding holiday on a 15,000-hectare reserve. An opportunity for experienced riders only who are over 18 years old, this will set you back £800 for two weeks to cover the cost of accommodation and conservation fees within the reserve. We imagine you will also have to factor in the cost of the flight. BUT they say, it’s a fraction of the usual £2500-£4000 price per week with the hefty discount given for help with the horses between rides.
Contact: wildinsideadventures@gmail.com and quote 'Horse Safari Volunteer Experience' in the subject box.
F/T GROOM, Halesworth, Suffolk
Description: there’s a call-out for a full-time hard-working team player who “MUST have a good work ethic, be enthusiastic, friendly and reliable.” The application process doesn’t seem that complicated - a trial morning with a job starting with immediate effect. This is for an event/training and livery yard. A good salary is promised, but not specified, and there is sick and holiday pay with training also available. Role requirements: competent and have experience of handling young/competition horses; normal yard duties; five days a week, including one weekend day, and over 18s only to apply.
Contact: laurajmeadows95@gmail.com
F/T OR P/T ANIMAL WELFARE CARE ASSISTANT, Limerick, Ireland
Description: This sounds like an incredibly rewarding role for the right person. Limerick Animal Welfare is looking for an Animal Care Assistant. According to their website, the sanctuary rehomes dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses, among other animals, that “find themselves homeless through no fault of their own.” The sanctuary has a no-kill policy with the animals said to remain in their care until homes are found. On this occasion, the sanctuary is looking for someone to work on the farm with the horses. Equine handling experience is essential as is a full, clean driving licence.
Contact: Marion Fitzgibbon at lawsanctuary@gmail.com.
P/T EQUINE BOOKINGS ADMINISTRATOR/RECEPTIONIST, Collumpton, Devon
Description: Western Counties Equine Hospital is looking for maternity cover. This is a part-time position on a fixed nine-month maternity contract, working Monday to Friday 09.00am to 3:00pm with 1:6 share of the Saturday rota 08.30am to 13.00pm. The role involves booking hospital inpatient surgeries and treatments, the typing of clinical notes, booking ambulatory visits, and twice monthly invoicing. You will need to be able to work well within a team as well as work individually and have the ability to remain calm under pressure. Previous veterinary industry experience would be a bonus as is a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. The salary is aid to be in line with the national minimum wage.
F/T EQUINE SALES COORDINATOR, Harleston, Norfolk
Description: an established equine nutrition company is looking for someone with experience in sales and customer services who has a passion for horses. Describing the role as “diverse and interesting,” duties include: answering and taking phone calls; responding to customer enquiries; order processing; purchasing; and customer complaints, among other jobs. The skills required include strong communication skills, typing and computer proficiency; an ability to multitask; and attention to detail. Applicants will ideally have previous experience in a similar role and equine knowledge or experience in the equine industry. Though salary details aren’t given, it’s said to be “competitive” and based on experience.
Contact: stephanie@feedmark.com
