We are offering an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join the team at the showjumping competition yard of international showjumper Tom Hedgecock.

The successful candidate will be given the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine industry.

Requirements

• Desirable qualifications:
  • GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4)
• Skills:
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical thinking
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Love and care for animals

Responsibilities

• Mucking out
• Hay/feeding
• Grooming
• Bathing/plaiting
• Tacking up
• Clipping
• Lunging
• Turning out/bringing in
• Daily yard maintenance

Benefits

• Wage: £12,563.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age (National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices)
• Training course: Equine groom (level 2)
• Duration: 1 year
• Potential full-time employment for the right candidate

Application Process

• Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
• Training provider: ACTIVATE LEARNING
• Training course: Equine groom (level 2)
• Training schedule: Equine Groom Apprenticeship Level 2, 12-months and 3-months end point assessment, Dedicated performance coach, Merrist wood college or with in the workplace.

About Tom Hedgecock Showjumping

International showjumping yard.

Contact

• Contact for this apprenticeship: ACTIVATE LEARNING
• Name: Jenny Hyam
• Email: faculty.enrolments@activateapprenticeships.co.uk
• Reference code: VAC2000018420