Optimistic - Inclusive - Healthy - Innovative – Collaborative
At Derby College, we are passionate about delivering top-notch education and training in equine studies. Our excellent Equine Centre offers students invaluable hands-on experience with a diverse range of horses and facilities, fostering a lifelong love for equine care and management.
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our Equine team as the Equine Centre Manager at Broomfield Hall.
If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of the equestrian centre, ensuring the highest standards of care for our horses. You will lead and mentor a dedicated team of staff and students, promoting a positive and engaging learning environment while maintaining exemplary health and safety standards. Additionally, you will develop and organise an exciting competition plan throughout the year, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders who utilise our facilities. Enjoy a rewarding career in a beautiful setting where your passion for equine management can truly shine!
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.
About You
You’ll have a minimum of two years’ experience running a large equestrian centre and a strong understanding of the equine industry. You’ll also possess strong leadership and communication skills and a level 4 professional subject qualification.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the Job Description.
The Benefits
Salary of £29,851.00 per annum
34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
Continuous development and progression opportunities
Free eye tests with Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
