Volunteer Groom for the Mounted Section

Avon and Somerset Police; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police force in Clevedon is seeking a dedicated volunteer to support their mounted section. The role involves caring for police horses, maintaining stables, and ensuring a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with horses and a desire to make a positive impact. Applications close on 24/11/2025; successful applicants will undergo a trial period.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience of horses.
• Ability to work physically challenging tasks.

Responsibilities

• Mucking out the stables.
• Haying up.
• Carrying and moving bags of shavings and extra-large haynets.
• Keeping the stable yard and tack room clean and tidy.
• Clearing and tidying the paddocks.
• Leading horses to and from the horse walker.

Job description

Are you passionate about horses and eager to make a difference in their lives?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed volunteer with a good knowledge and experience of horses.

This role will support the officers working in our mounted section particularly during the morning routines, in order to free up these officers to focus on training and exercise of Police horses.

This is a physically challenging but extremely rewarding role.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Make a direct impact on the well-being of our horses
• Gain valuable hands-on experience in horse care and animal management
• Meet like-minded individuals who share your love for animals
• Receive training and guidance from experts in the field
• Perfect for those interested in equine careers or just wanting to give back

Main responsibilities

• Mucking out the stables.
• Haying up.
• Carrying and moving bags of shavings and extra-large haynets around the stable yard.
• Keeping the stable yard and tack room clean and tidy.
• Clearing and tidying the paddocks (poo picking).
• Leading horses to and from the horse walker.

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE – Successful applicants will be subject to a trial period which will cover several sessions.

If you would like to learn more about this Volunteering role before you apply please contact [e-mail]

Closing date for applications 24/11/2025 at 10:00am

Applications will be shortlisted early December 2025

Interview dates to be confirmed.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

Does this sound like the role for you? Click the link below to apply.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.