Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Senior Equine Yard Technician
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Senior Equine Yard Technician
Equine Centre Assistant Manager – Permanent Role
Salary: £27,371 - £28,074 per annum (based on an FTE of £25,660 - £26,320 per annum) Hours: A minimum of 40 hours per week (5 days/week, including one weekend day)
About the Role
Support educational and commercial activities within the equine yard, overseeing practical day-to-day operations and reporting to the Yard Manager.
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Horse welfare & care:
- Prioritise a positive quality of life for the horse population, embedding Hartpury horse welfare guidelines in daily yard activities.
- Ensure outstanding care for all horses, upholding welfare and performance standards.
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Student livery support:
- Oversee and enhance student livery experiences, including timely communication and query resolution.
- Coordinate full livery care (term time) alongside the Yard Manager.
- Collaborate closely with the Equine Livery Administrator to facilitate smooth livery operations.
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Educational oversight (term time):
- Maintain high standards for academic-facing yard activities, including loan horses, student duties, and livery experiences.
- Support student groups in practical learning while ensuring safety and industry standards.
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Customer service & events (out of term):
- Provide a high standard of service during National & International Equestrian Shows.
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Administrative duties:
- Maintain all records (livery operations, student management, Barn Mentor supervision).
- Ensure effective communication, record-keeping, and team coordination.
About You
You must demonstrate:
- Practical equestrian experience with a proven track record in the industry.
- A relevant British Horse Society qualification.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to inspire and influence others.
- Experience in managing teams with clear communication.
- Exceptional administrative abilities alongside alattle to standard of horse care.
- Open to embracing evolved, evidence-based equestrian practices to support horse welfare.
Benefits
Hartpury offers an outstanding benefits package:
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- Annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays (progressing to 30 days with length of service).
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS).
- Discounts on University goods, gym, and more.
- Onsite fitness facilities.
- Professional development support.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption, and paternity).
- Onsite accommodation/livery opportunities, subject to availability.
About Us
Hartpury University & College are leading UK providers of education and research in equine, veterinary, agricultural, and sporting sciences.
- 360-hectare campus with world-class facilities.
- Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (2023).
- 97% graduate employability.
- Ofsted Outstanding College rating.
Hartpury is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
For more details on our inclusivity policies, visit [Hartpury’s EDI page].
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