Equine Technician (Bank Staff)

Craven College; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A friendly college in North Yorkshire is seeking a committed Equine Technician (Bank Staff) to support the Equestrian Unit. This role involves providing equine care and technical support during weekends, cover for staff absences, and participation in events. Successful candidates will have experience with horses and a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English. The position offers a great working environment, commitment to CPD, and a role within a supportive educational framework.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for and working with horses.
• Broad knowledge of equine care and welfare.
• Reliability and the ability to work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Provide equine and technical support to the Equestrian Unit.
• Order and control feed, bedding, and veterinary supplies.
• Assist with the planning and supervision of students’ work.

Skills

Experience of caring for and working with horses

Ability to work on own initiative

Broad knowledge of equine care and welfare

Reliability and flexibility

Education

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English

Job description

Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part‑time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.

We continuously invest in our excellent, industry‑standard facilities with a new £1.6 million purpose‑built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm‑up area.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Equine Technician (Bank Staff) to provide equine and technical support to the Equestrian Unit, practical facilities on weekends, and to be available for staff absence/holiday cover, some evenings and additional hourly paid work at events. The role also involves assisting with the planning and supervision of students’ work as required, in conjunction with the Equestrian Yard Manager. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the welfare and care of horses at the College Auction Mart, including feeding, cleaning, safety, monitoring health and associated record‑keeping such as vaccination, worming, shoeing, etc., as directed by the Centre Manager. The role also includes ordering and controlling feed, bedding, tack, veterinary supplies and services, in line with requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.
• Experience of caring for and working with horses.
• Broad knowledge of equine care and welfare.
• Ability to work on own initiative in an unsupervised capacity to consistently high standards.
• Reliability and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the College (including availability for call‑outs if necessary).
• Ability to assist with the supervision and general welfare of learners.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.

Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants. Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non‑examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.

A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website www.craven-college.ac.uk/jobs

If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for future roles as appropriate.