Assistant Yard Supervisor at Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College

For this role, we are seeking a highly experienced equestrian to join our busy yard, Manor Stables as an Assistant Yard Supervisor. The successful candidate will assist with the day to day running of the yard including yard tasks, ensuring the fitness of the horses and ponies, and supervising and instructing students in practical tasks.

You will need to have a minimum of a BHS Stage 2 Teach or similar qualification, a minimum of a level 3 Equine management qualification or similar and the ability to train and produce horses to the highest standard.

The successful candidate will be able to work flexibly according to course and yard requirements. A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate students. The role would suit someone who is working in industry and is now seeking a new challenge. This post holder will have the opportunity to train for further professional BHS exams.

Own horse welcome at reduced livery rate, subject to suitability.

On-site accommodation may be available.

For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Cat Broomfield on 01305 238231, option 1 extension 1609 during normal working hours. 

The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Status: Permanent 

Hours: 39 hours per week worked over 4 days Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with flexibility to meet business needs. 

Salary: £24,829 per annum 

To apply: 

Please visit the KMC website for a college application form and a full job description. 

Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.  

We are not accepting CVs at this stage from recruitment agencies: any submissions without prior authorisation from the HR Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable. 

Please return the completed application form by email to [email protected] or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY. 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4 June at 9:00am 

Proposed interview date: To be confirmed 

We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 

The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made. 

For further details on application forms, the recruitment process or to read our GDPR Candidate Privacy Notice, please visit: https://www.kmc.ac.uk/college/quick-links/work-for-us/  

Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).