Post Title: Yard Groom
Post Reference: EQ56
Hours: 12 hours per week. 7:30am – 10:30am, Thursday – Sunday with flexibility to meet business needs.
This role would be considered as a job share
Salary: National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage according to age.
Job Purpose: To assist the Yard Manager and Assistant Yard Manager in running the yard
Vision: The College is seeking Yard Groom/s who are able to work part time hours according to yard requirements. The successful candidate’s will demonstrate good levels of horse care and work to industry standards whilst being a reliable and motivated individual.
A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to demonstrate a professional image. The role would suit someone who is working in industry but cannot commit to full time hours and is now seeking a new challenge.
Status: Permanent
KMS 600 Appendix F – College Application Form
EQ56 – Yard Groom – Job Description
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact on Tamzen Hannam 01305 215156 during normal working hours.
The Closing Date for Applications: Friday 13 December 2019 at 9:00am
Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 18 December 2019
To Apply:
Please return the completed Application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.uk or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
Applicants for this position must complete a college employment application form. CVs will not be accepted.
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Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.
Kingston Maurward College reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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).