Groom

Scotland; Stewarton; Remote; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

28 days annual leave and 6 public hols

Ongoing training

Job summary

Police Scotland in Stewarton is seeking a Groom for the mounted unit. This part-time role (17.5 hours) concentrates on daily horse care, welfare, and stable duties, within a busy team environment. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including nights and lone-working during some hours.

The post requires knowledge of horse care, a driving licence, and may require participation in a suitability assessment day as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience in horse care and stable management.
• Qualifications such as BHS Stage 2 or NVQ2 are desirable but not essential.
• Driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general stable management duties and care for horses.
• Work unsupervised and as part of a team to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills

Horse care

Stable management

Driving licence

Education

British Horse Society Stage 2

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Disruption A disruption level applies to this role. Please refer to the shift pattern/calculator for details.

Unsocial Hours An unsocial hours level applies to this role. Please refer to the shift pattern/calculator for details.

This is a fixed term contract for a period of 6 months. However as this is a MAT leave cover there is potential for this to be extended.

This role is part time, 17.5 hours.

Police Scotland is looking for a Groom to join our team in Stewarton. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by working alongside officers and staff to support the daily care, welfare, and healthcare needs of the horses within our mounted unit.

Key Responsibilities -

Undertake general stable management duties and all tasks related to the care and wellbeing of horses.

The post holder must display an in depth knowledge and experience of dealing with horses and horse welfare.

They must display the ability to work unsupervised and alone and also work as part of a team to enable efficient service delivery.

• Qualification of minimum British Horse Society Stage 2/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification highly desirable but not essential. Where no formal qualification exists, proven experience in stable management with sound knowledge of horse care is essential

As part of the application process, applicants must be available to take part in a suitability assessment day during which you will be asked to carry out certain tasks and demonstrate key skills in relation to the role.

This role will be shift work, including night shifts, which at times will be lone working.

A driving licence is essential for this role.

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.

This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland's cities, towns, rural and island communities.

Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce.

We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.