About
Employer description
Boyton Hall is a training and competition facility with dressage and showjumping clients. They are looking for someone to help with the horses and carrying out general yard duties. There may be the opportunity to ride dependent upon experience. Based in Monks Eleigh, Suffolk.
Main description
Boyton Hall is a welcoming, relaxed and supportive home for both you and your horse. Set in the idyllic countryside of Monks Eleigh, Suffolk, we offer first class facilities and unparalleled off-road hacking.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Boyton Hall is a relaxed and welcoming Equine Centre, caring for horses at all levels. They are looking for an Apprentice Groom to support them in caring for the horses, as well as carrying out general yard duties such as:
- Mucking out
- Turning out
- Grooming
- Clipping
- Plaiting
- Lunging
The Centre offers excellent facilities for an apprentice to get an excellent all round experience of working with horses.
There may be the opportunity to ride as part of this role, but this will be dependent upon the successful applicants experience.
On completion of the course, you will gain a recognised Level 2 qualification and the opportunity to progress.
Hours of work will be 5 days out of 7, to include 1 weekend day, and the work hours are between 7.00am and 5.00pm.
Entry Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 4) and Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Other information
Boyton Hall does have accommodation available. Livery for your own horse may be available.
Training to be provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2) Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
On site training is provided by Boyton Hall, with monthly training sessions delivered by your Haddon Training Trainer Coach, on site or delivered remotely.
Future Prospects
Following the completion of the Level 2 Equine Groom qualification, you may be able to progress onto the Level 3 Senior Groom qualification.
Boyton Hall will support with addtional learning and qualifications for the right candidate.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/10/2024
Salary
£13,312 a year
Location
This job is located in Ipswich, Suffolk
More Information and How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
