Junior Equine Groom

North Kent College; United Kingdom; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

People's Partnership pension scheme

Restaurant on site

Gym

Coffee shop

Job summary

North Kent College's Hadlow College campus is seeking a Junior Equine Groom for its Equine Centre on a casual basis. The role is based at Hadlow College, with hours as and when required, mostly weekends and half terms, under a zero-hour contract.

Pay is £12.71 per hour. Reporting to the Yard Manager, you will care for the horses and help maintain the yard and equipment to a high standard, contributing to the smooth and professional operation of the centre and upholding high welfare standards in

Responsibilities

• Caring for the horses and supporting day-to-day yard tasks.
• Helping to maintain the yard and equipment to a high standard.
• Working with the team to ensure smooth, professional operation.

Skills

Horse care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Are you passionate about horse care and looking for a flexible opportunity to work within a professional and supportive team? Hadlow College is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our Equine Centre on a casual basis in the role of Junior Equine Groom.

Reporting to the Yard Manager, you'll support the day-to-day running of the centre by carrying out a variety of equine and yard-related tasks. Your responsibilities will include caring for the horses and helping to maintain the yard and equipment to a high standard.

We're looking for team players with strong communication skills who are committed to ensuring the highest standards of horse welfare. You'll work closely with our experienced team, contributing to the smooth and professional operation of the centre.

If you're reliable, enthusiastic, and ready to make a meaningful contribution to our equine team, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

Where you'll work: This role is based at our Hadlow College campus.

Your hours: As and when required (Mostly weekends and half terms) - no guaranteed hours; zero-hour contract.

Your pay: £12.71 per hour

The College

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted 'Good' provider, with 'Outstanding' learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent (Dartford, Gravesend, Hadlow and Tonbridge) and over 6,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners' experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits

As part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College), you can look forward to excellent benefits such as a great hourly pay, holiday pay and enrolment onto the People's Partnership pension scheme, free parking, and access to a range of onsite facilities, including a restaurant, gym and coffee shop.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 20 September 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on 25 September 2026.

North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.