Head Groom – with accommodation | Beautiful Private Estate – Lincolnshire RR1964

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Groom to join a small and friendly team on a stunning private mini-estate nestled in the countryside. This full-time, live-in role (5.5 days per week) offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work with beautifully kept heavy horses in a well-run and gorgeous private estate.

We’re looking for someone easy-going, reliable and highly experienced—a natural leader with a genuine love of horses and country life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promoting and showcasing the Suffolk Punch
• Plaiting, trimming, and grooming to an exceptional standard for shows and turnout
• Handling of youngstock and foals with care and confidence
• Preparing the lorry and horses for travel (bandaging etc)
• Transporting horses to and from stud (HGV licence essential)
• Day-to-day yard duties including mucking out, poo picking, and tack cleaning
• General care of small number of sheep and alpacas
• Supporting the estate’s breeding programme
• Leading up at shows, from country level to local
• Observing and reporting any signs of illness or injury
• Liaising with the vet, farrier, dentist, feed merchant, and other suppliers
• Basic admin- entering shows online
• Maintaining stock levels of feed, hay, bedding and supplements
• Working both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and following instructions when needed
• Overseeing the estate, yard, paddocks and supporting a small, established team

The Ideal Candidate:

• MUST be a confident and capable horseperson with a positive, can-do attitude
• Organised, motivated, and a natural team leader
• Takes genuine pride in their work, maintaining consistently high standards in all aspects of horse and yard care
• Able to turn horses out to a high standard – including plaiting, trimming, and general presentation
• Holds a valid HGV licence (essential)
• Trustworthy, approachable, and professional
• Has excellent, checkable references
• Happy working with all ages of horses, including foals and youngstock
• Comfortable with sole charge responsibilities when required
• Flexible and proactive in day-to-day tasks
• Open minded, willing with good common sense
• MUST be confident working with large breeds – this is paramount

Perks & Accommodation:

• Beautiful two-bedroom barn conversion on site with, large living space, underfloor heating, stunning countryside views, WIFI,  sky TV and Netflix.
• Well-behaved dog considered
• Competitive salary based on experience
• A supportive working environment on a truly special mini-estate

To apply or find out more, please email your CV and / or covering letter to Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk