National Manager (Wales & The Channel Islands)

British Horse Society (The); Kenilworth; Remote; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equine charity is seeking a National Manager for Wales & The Channel Islands. This role involves building community relationships, promoting BHS objectives, and managing events. The position requires strong communication skills and a full driving license. Flexibility for travel and evening work is essential. The charity offers a supportive work environment with generous leave and benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Enhanced pay for family growth

Income protection insurance

Health-cash plan

Wellbeing and mental health support services

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the equestrian community and BHS’s work.
• Experience organizing and running events, including risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality service to members and partners.
• Organize face-to-face and virtual activities.
• Manage national budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication

Event Organization

IT Skills

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Social Media Management

Job description

National Manager (Wales & The Channel Islands)

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National Manager Cymru (Wales) & The Channel Islands

35 hours per week

Closing Date: 20th May 2025

Salary: £44,000

Home Based with extensive travel throughout Wales and the Channel Islands.

The British Horse Society is the nation’s largest equine charity with a passion for horses, backed by knowledge and expertise. The BHS represents and provides a range of services for horse riders, owners, enthusiasts, and professionals.

Location: This role is home based with extensive travel throughout Wales and the Channel Islands. Our head office is near Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, with occasional travel to the office.

Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week) with an early finish on Fridays. Flexibility required for evening and weekend work. Resident in Wales with access to home office facilities and good connectivity.

A full driving license and own vehicle are essential. Good IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and social media management are required.

We offer 26 days’ annual leave (+ public holidays), matched pension contributions up to 5%, enhanced pay for family growth, income protection insurance, health-cash plan, and wellbeing and mental health support services.

Position:

The National Manager (NM) is responsible for building a strong BHS community in Wales, influencing at high levels, and delivering participation, education, welfare, access, and safety programs through events and activities.

NMs are often the first contact point; therefore, strong relationship-building skills are essential, including with Members of the Senedd, partner organizations, volunteers, members of the public, show organizers, riding schools, and trainers.

Collaborate with the Development Director and team to identify strategic opportunities to enhance services for members, non-members, partners, and supporters.

Engage with Welsh Government Departments to promote BHS objectives and ensure the interests of the equestrian community are represented in policy development.

Provide Wales-specific guidance to colleagues and support staff and contribute to influencing strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality service to members, non-members, and partners, promoting BHS work.
• Organize face-to-face and virtual activities, including CPD, training, lectures, demonstrations, clinics, camps, and rides, often through local volunteer committees.
• Support Approved Centres, ensuring they are well-informed and promoted, working with the Approved Centre team and Business Support Manager.
• Coordinate with Access and Welfare Officers to promote BHS Access and Welfare objectives.
• Manage national budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, and payments in collaboration with the Development Director.

What you won’t be doing:

Having the same day twice.

This is a great role for you if:

• You have a strong understanding of the equestrian community and BHS’s work.
• You understand Welsh Government Departments and Senedd Cymru.
• You possess excellent influencing and communication skills.
• You have experience organizing and running events, including risk assessments and promotion.

Additional Information:

The British Horse Society is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from people of varied backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. Only suitable candidates will be contacted; data will not be stored longer than necessary.