Weekend Equestrian Centre Supervisor at Coastland College

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

On-site parking

On-site gym

Employee discounts at on-site services

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Coastland College in Weymouth is seeking a Level 3 supervisor to lead our yard team, delivering high quality daily care to a yard of liveries. The role includes assisting with commercial activities and events, and supporting students with weekend duties.

The successful candidate will hold the relevant qualifications, show enthusiasm and lead by example, with a weekend on-site rota as part of the pattern.

Qualifications

• Level 3 supervisor qualification.
• Ability to lead by example in a yard environment.
• Willingness to work weekend rota as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality daily care to a yard of liveries.
• Assist with running commercial activities and events.
• Support students carrying out weekend duties.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Job description

Contract: Fixed-Term until 25/03/2027 We have an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 supervisor to join our dynamic existing yard team, delivering high quality daily care to a yard of the loveliest liveries, assist with running commercial activities and events, and support students carrying out weekend duties.

The successful candidate will hold the relevant qualifications, have enthusiasm with level headedness, and be able to lead by example.

Work pattern would be every other Saturday/Sunday 8-6 on a rota.

Further Information

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holiday increasing by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 5 years (30 days). Prorated to your part time hours.
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over Christmas and an additional 4 days over Easter
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Optima Health - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders.

The Important Bit

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website. Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.

We’re Here To Help You

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

About Us

What we stand for: Here at Coastland College, we have one purpose which stands as an ever-present and unchanging reminder of why we’re here: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world. We’re proud of who we are and the ambitious, dedicated teams who always strive to bring out the very best in our students. Recruiting more brilliant individuals who share our values and passion is so important to us, so do our values speak to you? We are Connected: Inspired by our heritage, we play a key part in a collaborative ecosystem – where everyone has a platform to grow, contribute and make an impact beyond borders. We are Courageous: In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we embrace challenges both big and small – we have the determination to succeed, through deep-rooted curiosity and resilience. We are Dynamic: We embrace innovation, technology, industry advances and hands‑on learning, in everything we do – helping and challenging employers to ensure they thrive in their sector. We are Empowering: We create opportunities for all; our staff, our students, our community, the economy and the world – opening doors and helping everyone achieve their full potential. We are Welcoming: We celebrate diversity, ensuring a safe, inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all – a space where everyone is valued and treated with respect.