Work Type
Permanent
Work Time
Full-time
Live-Out
Live-Out (No Accomm.)
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
109114
Status
Looking
Updated
15/04/2026
Expires
in one month
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A rare opportunity to lead the stables of the prestigious Honourable Artillery Company Light Cavalry, a ceremonial cavalry unit renowned for exceptional standards of horse welfare, safety and presentation. This full time, hands on leadership role involves managing staff, horses, facilities and finances while supporting high profile ceremonial duties and a busy civilian riding and training programme, all from an outstanding Windsor Great Park setting. Reporting to: The Board of the Light Cavalry Key Responsibilities • Yard management, bookings, financial administration and reporting • Coordination of vets, farriers and specialist suppliers • Leadership, mentoring and appraisal of grooms • Horse welfare, training and emergency readiness (up to 12 horses) • Facilities and equipment management, liaising with The Crown Estate and Guards Polo Club • Supporting ceremonial and military equitation duties • Delivering instruction, organising coaching and supporting shows/events • Communications with Supporting Riders, including website and social media • Compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, licensing and animal welfare law • Acting as Safeguarding Officer and maintaining BHS accreditation Essential (Minimum) Experience & Qualifications • Experience at Head Groom level or above • Proven team leadership and staff management experience • BHS Stage 3 Care & Lunge and BHS Stage 2 Teach (or equivalent recognised coaching qualifications) • Riding ability to BHS Stage 3 (or equivalent) • Competence with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and accounting systems • Safeguarding / child protection training (or willingness to undertake) • Willingness and ability to carry out manual yard work outdoors year round Desirable • Yard/centre management experience; risk assessment and H&S management • BHS Stage 3 Complete Coach or Stage 4 BHS • Website and social media management; Xero; ECPro • Business or finance management experience

Requirements

Essential (Minimum) Experience & Qualifications • Experience at Head Groom level or above • Proven team leadership and staff management experience • BHS Stage 3 Care & Lunge and BHS Stage 2 Teach (or equivalent recognised coaching qualifications) • Riding ability to BHS Stage 3 (or equivalent) • Competence with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and accounting systems • Safeguarding / child protection training (or willingness to undertake) • Willingness and ability to carry out manual yard work outdoors year round Desirable • Yard/centre management experience; risk assessment and H&S management • BHS Stage 3 Complete Coach or Stage 4 BHS • Website and social media management; Xero; ECPro • Business or finance management experience How to Apply Those interested must download the full Applicant Pack from the HAC website: https://hac.org.uk/vacancies Applications must include the completed application form and a covering letter. Closing date: 29 April 2026 Interviews: week commencing 11 May 2026 Safeguarding checks apply.

Required Key Skills
Riding Driving license Drive Horsebox First-Aid Equine First-Aid Lunging Teaching People Skills
Required Expertise
Parade Horse
Job Benefits

• Salary dependent on qualifications and experience • Full time, year round employment (40 hrs/week) • 28 days’ leave including bank holidays • Generous contributory pension scheme • Unique opportunity to manage a prestigious ceremonial stables in an outstanding Windsor Great Park setting How to Apply Those interested must download the full Applicant Pack from the HAC website: https://hac.org.uk/vacancies Applications must include the completed application form and a covering letter. Closing date: 29 April 2026 Interviews: week commencing 11 May 2026 Safeguarding checks apply.

Employer No
100451
Website
https://www.lightcavalry.hac.org.uk/
Location
Windsor, Berkshire, UK
Dressage Livery Show Jumping Other
Equestrian Employer Details

The Light Cavalry's yard in Windsor Great Park has 12 stables, an indoor school and fantastic hacking.

The yard supports the military ceremonial activities of the Honourable Artillery Company and maintains a reputation for welfare, safety and presentation while holding BHS Highly Commended Accreditation. Staff exemplify and promote these high standards and in return are very well looked after.

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