Training and Support Officer - Maternity Cover

National Equine Welfare Council; Speen; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Horse Trust in Speen is seeking a Training and Support Coordinator on a fixed-term maternity cover (6 months) to support learning, onboarding and administration.

You will deliver internal training, coordinate new-starter and volunteer onboarding, maintain Moodle and training records, and help run the training centre. Part-time or full-time hours considered; salary £25,534–£27,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage several priorities.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• Experience coordinating training, onboarding, learning records or comparable processes.
• Good digital skills, including using shared files, presentations, spreadsheets and online learning systems.

Responsibilities

• Delivering toolbox talks and training for new starters and current grooms.
• Maintaining Moodle content, learning records and training materials.
• Coordinating onboarding for employees and volunteers and managing system access.
• Supporting training centre operations and course administration.
• Handling annual leave, sickness, appraisal and recruitment administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administration

Communication skills

Training coordination

Onboarding

Digital skills

Moodle

Job description

Salary: £25, 534 - £27,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience and hours

Hours: Part-time and full-time hours will be considered

Closing Date: This position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Interview Date: TBC

Organisation: The Horse Trust

Are you an organised and proactive coordinator who enjoys helping people learn and keeping essential processes running smoothly? We are looking for a Training and Support Coordinator to join us on a fixed-term maternity cover contract (6 months), supporting learning, onboarding and administration.

This varied role combines training coordination, learning-resource management and people administration. You will deliver internal training, coordinate new-starter and volunteer onboarding, maintain Moodle and training records.

What you will be doing

• Delivering toolbox talks and training for new starters and current grooms.
• Keeping presentations, videos, assessments, Moodle content and learning records up to date.
• Coordinating employee and volunteer onboarding and system access.
• Supporting BARTA courses and the effective running of the training centre.
• Supporting annual leave, sickness, appraisal and recruitment administration.
• Working with colleagues in Equine Care and Administration to provide support.
• Maintain the training section of The Horse Trust website.
• Coordinate day-to-day training-centre requirements and help keep the facilities organised and ready for use.

What We’re Looking For Essential

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage several priorities.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• Experience of coordinating training, onboarding, learning records or a comparable process.
• Good digital skills, including confidence using shared files, presentations, spreadsheets and online learning systems.

Desirable

• Experience in an equine, animal welfare, charity or training environment.
• Knowledge of horse handling and safe yard practices.
• Experience of Moodle or another learning management system.