University Centre West Anglia
EQUINE CENTRE ASSISTANT (CAMBRIDGE)
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Equine Centre Assistant (Cambridge)
Location: Cambridge
Job Type: Casual / Zero Hours
Industry: Education and Training
Salary: £15.29 - £15.54 Per Hour
Expiry: Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 11:00 AM
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Equine Centre Assistant
LOCATION: Cambridge
HOURS: Casual
SALARY: £12.76 - £12.97 (plus holiday enhancement of £2.53 - £2.57 per hour)
Due to continued growth in both student numbers and our collection of animals we are recruiting for additional Equine Centre Assistants to support us at weekends and some weekday work.
This role involves providing general day to day care for the horses including handling, cleaning, maintenance, preparation for educational activities and liaising with the team to report any changes in behaviour or condition to ensure that the welfare of the animals is our top priority.
You will work as part of a friendly team and gain great experience in working with animals.
We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Equine team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.
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Benefits
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.
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To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.
For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Kate Newstead on Kate.Newstead@cwa.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon, Thursday 15 October 2026.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Monday 2 November 2026.
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Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
Previous applicants need not apply.
CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.
CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
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