Assistant Equestrian Manager - Coworth Park

Coworth Park; Sunningdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee bonus scheme and Excellent SS

Complimentary stays includingBreakfast

50% F&B discount at selected bars and餐

Social events

Private Pension Scheme

Apprenticeship training and dev

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1000

Wellbeing advice access

Job summary

Coworth Park is seeking an Assistant Equestrian Manager to lead our equestrian team and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You’ll work with the management to ensure safety and high standards for riding and care of horses, teaching guests and maintaining the stable.

As part of the Dorchester Collection, you’ll benefit from the award-winning learning academy and a culture that values passion, personality, respect and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Good equestrian knowledge and ability to manage yard duties and stables.
• Experience teaching and supervising a team in equestrian settings.
• Customer service orientation with guest-facing responsibilities.
• Comfortable with riding instruction and guest safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist management of the team to ensure duties are undertaken.
• Stable duties: feed hay, muck out, turnout, groom, and equipment upkeep.
• Guest interaction: welcome guests, fit safety equipment, promote hotel services, and educate guests on ponies.
• Teach guests and local clients about ponies and riding with care and safety.

Skills

Good Equestrian knowledge

General yard work

Escorting rides

Experience in Teaching and supervising

Customer Service skills

Ride safely without assistance

Computer literate

Good communicator

Warm & friendly personality

Positive attitude

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

As an Assistant Equestrian Manager at Coworth Park, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:

• 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]