Full Time Yard Manager, Newmarket, Suffolk Ref JF1802

Position Filled
Posted on
October 3, 2024
Location
Between Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds
Job Type
Permanent / Full-time / Employed / Live in
Role
Farm & Equestrian / Groom / Equestrian

Full Time Yard Manager/Senior Groom required for International Event rider based near Newmarket, Suffolk. We are looking for someone with excellent experience to work alongside the Head Groom. This lovely family yard is home to approx 7-10 competition horses at various stages of their eventing career.

This is a live in position and a lovely one bedroom cottage will be available. Well behaved dog welcome and a working partner could be considered.

The rider competes from BE100 to 5*, so the incoming staff member must understand the demands of managing the yard to the highest standard.

The ideal person will be able to carry out the business side of the operation, which will include keeping competition entries up to date, liaising with trainers, owners, visiting riders, feed merchants, vets, farriers and all other people who keep the yard running smoothly. Ensuring that Health and Safety regulations are met and up to standard.

The position will include being hands on in the yard, mucking out, grooming, tacking up horses ready for the rider, preparing horses and lorry for travel, lunging, assisting with vet and farrier visits. Checking stock supplies, ordering

Someone who can keep accurate records essential, with good IT skills.

A polite, easy to get along with person who can provide fully checkable references essential.

Car driver required due to the location.

To apply please email- info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk