Groom - 495514

Police Scotland; Stewarton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Police Scotland is inviting applications for a Horse Groom in Stewarton to support the mounted unit. The role focuses on daily horse care, welfare, and stable management, with emphasis on safe handling and professional conduct.

The position is fixed-term for 6 months as MAT leave cover, part-time at 17.5 hours per week, with shift work including nights and lone-working. A driving licence is essential, and applicants may be asked to participate in a suitability day.

Qualifications

• Minimum British Horse Society Stage 2/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent; desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience in stable management with sound knowledge of horse care.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team to enable efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general stable management duties and tasks related to the care and wellbeing of horses.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience of horse welfare.
• Work unsupervised and as part of a team to enable efficient service delivery.
• Role requires a driving licence and willingness to undertake shift work, including nights.

Skills

Stable management

Horse care knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to work unsupervised

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 is part time, 17.5 hours.

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.

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.