Technician in Equine (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Otley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk New College is seeking an Equine Technician to cover a fixed-term maternity leave on-site. The role offers 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a salary of £27,363 per annum.

You will care for horses, support practical lessons, and help maintain a safe, clean yard environment while assisting learners throughout teaching sessions. This hands-on position requires a passion for equine care, strong welfare commitment, and practical experience working with horses in a professional

Qualifications

• Experience working with horses in a professional setting.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare and equine husbandry.
• Good understanding of health and safety (training provided).
• Proactive, team-focused attitude and willingness to support learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional day-to-day care and welfare for our horses.
• Prepare workspaces and equipment for practical lessons on the yard.
• Support staff and students during teaching sessions, sharing your technical knowledge and expertise.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised environment in line with health and safety standards.

Skills

Equine care

Animal welfare

Health & safety

Teamwork

Job description

Technician in Equine (on-site)

Salary £27,363 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Fixed Term Maternity leave cover

Passionate about horses? Skilled in equine care? Join our team!

We're looking for an enthusiastic Equine Technician to on a fixed term basis to cover the postholders maternity leave. Help us deliver outstanding care for our horses and support practical learning experiences for our students. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same.

What you'll do:

• Provide exceptional day-to-day care and welfare for our horses.
• Prepare workspaces and equipment for practical lessons on the yard.
• Support staff and students during teaching sessions, sharing your technical knowledge and expertise.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised environment in line with health and safety standards.

What we're looking for:

• A strong commitment to animal welfare and equine husbandry.
• Practical experience working with horses in a professional setting.
• A good understanding of health and safety (training provided in areas such as first aid and fire marshalling).
• A proactive, team-focused attitude and willingness to support learners.

If you love working with horses and want to make a real difference to the next generation of people entering the equine industry, we would love to hear from you.

While this post is based at Suffolk Rural (Otley), Suffolk New College operates across multiple campuses, and you may occasionally be required to travel between sites.

The role currently requires working: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each learner, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

For further information, please visit www.suffolk.ac.uk

Closing date: Monday 21 st September 2026 at midnight

Interview date: Monday 29 th September 2026

We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our ongoing commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The College will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The College will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the College via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the College on a speculative basis. The College will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.