Equine Therapy Centre Manager

Hartpury College; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartpury College is seeking an experienced Equine Therapy Centre Manager. The role involves overseeing horse rehabilitation services, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring the facility maintains high standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong management skills and a background in equine care. Great benefits and a commitment to diversity will support your career growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Food allowance

Well-being support

Generous pension scheme

Employee discounts scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Support for professional development

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practice or rehabilitation.
• Proven track record in team management.
• Strong administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Equine Therapy Centre and ensure excellence in horse care.
• Lead staff development and maintain practice standards.
• Work with stakeholders for commercial and educational success.

Skills

Management

Communication

Administrative Skills

Education

Equine Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Equine Therapy Centre Manager
Salary— £33,987 to £35,001 per annum (based on an FTE of £32,680 - £33,655 per annum)
Hours— A minimum of 39 hours per week (working 5 days over 7)
Contract Type—Permanent

About the Role

The Equine Therapy Centre has worked closely with local veterinary practices to provide therapy and rehabilitation for both residential and visiting horses for 25 years. We apply a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment and rehabilitation of horses with musculoskeletal injuries. The facility includes both a high-speed treadmill and brand-new water treadmill, supporting the commercial, teaching and research and knowledge exchange activities.

We are looking for an experienced manager to work with our existing dedicated team to drive forward the commercial services of the Centre whilst maintaining excellent practice standards and customer service. The requirements of the role are:

• To manage the Equine Therapy Centre, ensuring it demonstrates best practice in terms of horse care, commercial services, and practical and educational experience.
• To effectively lead and develop the staff team to achieve high standards of horse care
• To work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to meet both commercial and educational requirements of the Equine Therapy Centre
• To take responsibility for standards of practice, financial and other record keeping and providing budgetary reports to senior management
• The successful candidate will be expected to start in July/August

About You

• Have a high level of industry experience within a veterinary practice, rehabilitation centre or competition yard
• Experience of managing a team of staff and ability to instill a positive working environment
• Excellent administrative and communication skills
• A qualification in Equine Veterinary Nursing, Veterinary Physiotherapy or equine degree is desirable
• Evidence of experience in office Management, including financial record keeping, staff rotas, maintaining case records and health and safety protocols.

About us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Food allowance to use in the onsite catering facilities
• Well-being support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee discounts scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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The closing date for receipt of applications 30th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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