Police Mounted Groom (Part-Time, Night Shifts)

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 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.