Assistant Equestrian Manager - Coworth Park

Coworth Park; Sunningdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee bonus scheme

Excellent Service charge

Complimentary stays including breaks

50% F&B discount

Private Pension Scheme

Job summary

Coworth Park is seeking an Assistant Equestrian Manager to lead a dedicated team and ensure exceptional guest experiences with our horses and stables. You will oversee daily yard duties, horse care, and rider safety, while promoting hotel services to guests.

The role requires strong equestrian knowledge, team supervision, and a customer-focused approach within a luxury hotel setting. Live-out accommodation and a supportive learning environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Good equestrian knowledge is essential.
• Experience in teaching and supervising a team is desirable.
• Customer service skills for guest interaction.
• Computer literacy and able to manage yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist management of the team to ensure duties are undertaken.
• Care for stables, horses, and equipment; exercise horses daily.
• Greet guests, fit safety equipment, and promote hotel services.
• Teach guests and local clients about ponies and horses with safety in mind.

Skills

Equestrian knowledge

Team supervision

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Join us
as an Assistant Equestrian Manager at Coworth Park, recently recognised as one of The
Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024, 2025 & 2026. We continually strive to
build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected
in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and
creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and
drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as an Assistant Equestrian Manager you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

• Fantastic
  Employee bonus scheme and Excellent Service charge
• Complimentary
  stays including breakfast across the Dorchester Collection Hotels
• 50%
  F&B discount at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester
  Collection
• Vibrant
  Social events that bring employees together including a Winter ball
• Amazing
  benefits such as discounts in various high street and online shops,
  enhanced family leave entitlements and competitive Private Pension Scheme
• Apprenticeship,
  training and development opportunities
• Up
  to £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend
• Access
  to immediate well being advice, because We Care about our employees

What you'll do

You'll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests.

Assisting the management of the team to ensure the following duties are undertaken:

Stable Duties

• Feed, hay, muck out, turn out, groom, clip, bandage, keep the stable, horses and all equipment looking immaculate at all times.
• Exercising horses daily to prepare them for guests to ride, keeping them fit and well schooled for guests to ride safely.

Guest Interaction

• Welcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner
• Fitting guests with safety equipment before riding, keeping safety equipment looking clean and organised in lockers at all times.
• Providing detailed knowledge of the area, promoting hotel services and endeavour to make the guest’s stay as memorable as possible
• Teaching guests of the hotel and local clients on our ponies and horses with knowledge, enthusiasm and care for safety at all times

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of an Assistant Equestrian Manager, but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

What you’ll bring

• Good Equestrian knowledge
• General yard work
• Escorting rides
• Experience in Teaching and supervising a team
• Desirable that you have had work experience within a hotel environment
• Customer Service skills
• Ride safely without assistance
• Computer literate
• Good communicator
• Warm & friendly personality
• Positive attitude

We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you
require any accommodations during the application process, please contact the
People & Culture team at [e-mail]