About the Opportunity Kick On Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting experienced Senior Grooms for a unique opportunity within a high-security equestrian environment. This is a both an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced equestrian professional to work with a variety of high-quality horses, including young and developing horses, within a highly structured and professional setting. The successful candidate will play an important role in the exercise, schooling, development and day-to-day care of horses, working alongside an experienced team to ensure they are fit, healthy and prepared to the required standard. About the Horses The role will involve working with a variety of horses, including: · Irish Draughts and Sport Horses, generally ranging from approximately 15hh to 17.3hh · Young and developing horses at various stages of training. · Horses requiring bespoke training, rehabilitation and behavioural development. The Role Key Responsibilities * Day-to-day leadership and support to the grooming team, coordinating workloads and ensuring consistently high standards of horse care, welfare, training and stable management * Ride, exercise, school and lunge horses as required. * Develop horses through structured mounted and dismounted training programmes. * Work with young and developing horses at different stages of their training. * Undertake grooming, bathing, clipping, trimming and mane and tail pulling. * Assist with stable management and maintaining high standards across stable areas. * Prepare feeds/supplements and support their correct management and distribution. * Present horses for veterinary and farriery inspections. * Assist with treatments as instructed by veterinary or farriery professionals. * Prepare horses and documentation for transportation between locations. * Undertake travelling groom duties where required. * Assist with tacking up horses for exercise and formal operations. * Apply appropriate rugs and bandages. * Provide regular updates on training progress and report any concerns. * Maintain accurate digital records and update relevant management information systems. * Liaise and coordinate effectively with other equestrian professionals. * Participate in emergency drills and maintain familiarity with emergency procedures. * Provide additional support during periods of absence, increased activity and major horse movements. Working Environment The role is based within a high-security site, and successful candidates will be required to comply with all relevant security procedures, site rules and operational protocols. A background check will be required as part of the recruitment process. Working Pattern Core working hours are 07:00–15:30, Monday to Friday. Horse exercise should generally be completed before 12:00, with ground-based work such as lunging and walking in hand completed by 14:00, unless under veterinary advice. Additional hours/weekends may be required depending on operational requirements. Requirements We are looking for an experienced equestrian professional who can demonstrate: * Strong practical experience working with horses. * Confidence riding, exercising and schooling horses. * Experience developing young or inexperienced horses. Experience working with horses requiring rehabilitation or behavioural development would be advantageous. * The ability to work confidently with horses both mounted and from the ground. * High standards of horse welfare and stable management. * Experience with grooming, clipping and general horse preparation. * A calm, patient and professional approach to horse handling. * Excellent attention to detail. * Strong communication and teamwork skills. Benefits - Salary: £34,145 - Annual Leave: 25 days’ annual leave per annum, with additional time off provided where bank holiday duties are worked, in line with the rota and operational requirements