Assistant Yard Manager/Instructor

Vauxhall City Farm Riding Therapy Centre is looking for an Assistant Yard Manager/Instructor to work on the riding project.

The successful applicant will be expected to assist the Yard Manager with the day to day running of the yard, care and welfare of equines, teaching able-bodied and disabled clients, schooling horses and supervising and training staff and volunteers as well as Deputising for Yard Manager in their absence. Occasional cover of farmyard when required.

Hours 37 1/2 hours per week, weekend, early morning and evening work is required.

Closing date 6th March, interviews 12th March. Position not to start before 01st April 2009.

Applicants should have a proven ability of working with horses, young people and managing staff.

The post will be offered subject to an Enhanced CRB check and successful applicants will need to disclose any warnings and/or charges against them during employment.