- Pay
- £12.71 to £13.50 hour
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time; Part-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 437652
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 09/03/2026
- Expires
- in one month
- Views
- 47
Join the professional equine team at Greatwood Charity, a leading yard dedicated to the welfare and retraining of former racehorses. We are looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to help us prepare these incredible animals for their new lives beyond the track.
Key Responsibilities
Equine Care: Provide high-quality care for all horses and animals on-site.
Yard Management: Maintain clean, tidy, and safe stables, yard, and equipment for the benefit of our horses, teachers, and students.
Opportunity to ride depending on experience.
About You
We are looking for a professional team player who can handle horses quietly and confidently. You should have: Ability to drive a 3.5 tonne Horse Box. Excellent horse management and care skills with the ability to respond appropriately to emergencies. Good articulation to represent Greatwood professionally to carers and visitors. A reliable, flexible, and physically fit approach to work. You should be happy working flexible hours, including weekends, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
Why Join Us?
At Greatwood, you will work within a professional, supportive team in a beautiful Marlborough location. This varied role offers the chance to make a real impact on equine welfare while meeting your own personal career goals in a top-tier yard.
Requirements
- Aware of health and safety
- Happy to take orders
- Have thorough sound knowledge of Thoroughbreds
- Be able to handle horses quietly, confidently, kindly and competently
- May need to work weekends, within a team.
- Be kind, polite and welcoming to visitors
- Undertake duties in a confident and responsible manner
Required Key Skills
Driving license Drive Horsebox Equine First-Aid Bandaging Plaiting Clipping ExercisingRequired Expertise
Working with childrenAccommodation
Not Available
Job Benefits
Working within a small friendly team for a high profile rescue rehabilitation and rehoming racehorse charity, on going training given.
Equestrian Employer Details
- Employer No
- 100511
- Website
- http://www.greatwoodcharity.org
- Location
- Rockley, Wiltshire, UK
Equestrian Employer Details
Horse welfare charity, that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes ex-racehorses.