Senior Equine Groom
We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Equine Groom to join our dedicated yard team based at our Hadlow campus in Kent. This role offers a diverse and practical opportunity to work on a busy training yard upholding excellent standards of horse welfare, whilst working with Equine students to support them on their academic and industry journey, alongside caring for, training and riding horses daily as part of the duties and responsibilities.
Reporting to the Equine Yard & Events Manager the applicant should have confident handling skills, excellent communication skills, be able to use initiative in a range of circumstances and be able to produce high standards of horse husbandry.
The post holder will need to have a qualification at level 3, and experience of having worked in an equestrian facility. Recognised BHS qualifications are desirable, and the candidate must be willing to work towards these in the role.
The Role:
Where you’ll work: This role is based at Hadlow College.
Your hours: 18.5 hours per week (worked on a shift rota basis across 7 days of the week), 52 weeks per annum.
Your pay: £26,726 per annum, full-time equivalent
The College:
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 2nd November 2025 with interviews scheduled to take place on 10th & 12th November 2025.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.