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Technician in Equine

Anglia Ruskin University

Chelmsford

On-site

GBP 25,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking an individual to support practical sessions, providing technical guidance and assistance to students. Successful candidates will have a minimum of GCSEs at A-C grade and a Level 2 equine qualification. This permanent role offers a salary of £24,310 per annum, pro rata, and requires commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Qualifications

  • A range of GCSEs at A-C grade or equivalent is necessary.
  • Minimum Level 2 equine qualification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled assistance in practical sessions.
  • Collaborate with lecturing staff for practical resources.
  • Clear away practical resources after sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Technical guidance

Education

GCSEs at A-C grade or equivalent
Level 2 equine qualification or equivalent

Job description

About ARUJob Category

Administrative

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Employment Type

Non standard year, Full time

Salary From

£24,310 Per Annum, Pro Rata.

Salary To

£24,310 Per Annum, Pro Rata.

Location

Writtle

Faculty/Prof Service

Writtle College

Closing Date

20/08/2025

Ref No

3607

Documents

  • Job Description and Person Specification (PDF , 162.58kb)

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About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About The Role

To conduct, provide skilled assistance and technical guidance and support with the assessment of practical sessions with students on a regular basis throughout the academic year, liaising with lecturing staff to prepare and set up practical resources in advance of practical classes, and clearing away appropriately.

The candidate is required to have a range of GCSEs at A-C grade or equivalent, additionally you should have a minimum of a Level 2 equine qualification or equivalent.

It is expected that interviews will take place on 26 th August 2025

ARU are committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment.

All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children’s Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide#can-an-employer-ask-an-individual-to-declare-details-of-all-convictions-and-cautions .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship under the point-based system and is therefore only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
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