Groom - 495513

Police Scotland; Stewarton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave + 6 holidays

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Police Scotland in Stewarton is seeking a Groom to join our mounted unit, supporting daily horse care, welfare, and healthcare needs. The role involves general stable duties, unsupervised and team work, and requires a driving licence.

The post is a fixed-term contract for six months with potential extension, includes night shifts, 35 hours per week, and a competitive salary with benefits such as 28 days annual leave, a local government pension, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in stable management with strong horse welfare knowledge.
• Driving licence is essential for the role.
• Equivalent qualifications accepted if demonstrated by experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general stable management duties for the horses.
• Ensure high standards of horse care and welfare.
• Be able to work unsupervised as well as in a team.

Skills

Horse care

Stable management

Teamwork

Unsupervised work

Education

British Horse Society Stage 2/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

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

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 will be shift work, including night shifts, which at times will be lone working (full time 35 hours per week)

A driving licence is essential for this role.

Why join us?

• 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.