Casual Equine Groom
Date of advert
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Work Type
Casual
Job Type
Variable Hours
Department
Landbased and Equine
Location
Moulton
Salary
£13.36 per hour (pro rata to the full time equivalent of £25,711.00 per annum) with an additional uplift for accrued holiday pay
Closing date: Friday 27 November 2026 9:00am
We are looking for a Casual Equine Groom to work at the College Equestrian Centre ensuring the care and welfare our horses. This role may be suited for someone that is waiting for your first full-time position or simply looking for fewer hours to fit around other commitments. Flexibility is essential for this position, and the hours will vary and include evenings and weekends.
We are looking for a Casual Equine Groom to work at the College Equestrian Centre ensuring the care and welfare our horses. This role may be suited for someone that is waiting for your first full-time position or simply looking for fewer hours to fit around other commitments. Flexibility is essential for this position, and the hours will vary and include evenings and weekends. Interviews for this role will be taking place week commencing 30 November 2026.
Your Duties
You will:
- Carry out a range of tasks associated with the care, welfare and management of horses in stable and at grass
- Participate in the maintenance of sustainable management of equipment and resources at the Centre including grassland and paddock maintenance
- Participate in the running of College events for both internal and external clients
- Assist in the overseeing of students carrying out work experience
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:
- Minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
- Experience of caring for horses in a busy environment
- Knowledge of appropriate Health and Safety requirements
- Experience handling and caring for horses and general yard duties
- Knowledge of IT Software including Microsoft office
- Good Customer Service skills
- A Level 3 Equine related qualification e.g. NVQ, WBD, BHS, or relevant industry work experience.
- A BHS Stage 2 Care qualification would be desirable.
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How to Apply
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
CV’s will not be considered.
Moulton College is currently proposing to merge with Northampton College, with the merger expected to take effect from 1 January 2027, subject to the necessary approvals. Should the merger proceed as planned, appointments with a start date on or after 1 January 2027 will be made on the terms and conditions of the Northampton & Moulton Colleges Group, including salary and associated benefits. These terms will reflect the current terms and conditions applied by Northampton College.
Any implications of the proposed merger for this role will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
For further information about the proposed merger, please click the following link to view the public consultation document
Proposed Merger between Moulton College and Northampton College | Moulton College
