- Salary
- £30,000 to £35,000
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Job No
- 437318
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 12/02/2026
- Expires
- in 3 months
- Views
- 33
Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre (WSPC) is a thriving inner-city riding school and charity, providing lessons and therapeutic sessions for children and young people, including those with learning difficulties and physical disabilities. Our traditional stable yard is home to 17 horses, ponies, and 2 donkeys, and we have a welcoming indoor school. The Role We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Yard Manager & Senior Coach to lead our team and oversee daily operations. You will: Manage the yard, horses, ponies, volunteers, and staff. Deliver riding lessons and horse care sessions for all levels. Create and maintain the timetable for lessons and programs. Ensure high standards of horse welfare and yard maintenance. Train, mentor, and support staff and volunteers. Help share our story through social media and website updates. Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering riding lessons across all novice and beginner levels. BHS or RDA coaching qualifications (BHSAI, BHSQ3, or RDA). Strong equine welfare knowledge and yard management experience. Commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment. Practical Details Location: West London, Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre Full-time; weekends and evenings required Permanent role Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per year (depending on experience) How to Apply Please email your application to admin@wormwoodscrubsponycentre.org.ukwith:
- Your CV
- A short statement outlining your equine history, coaching experience, and what you would bring to the role
- Two references (to be taken up after interview) Closing date: 5pm, 28th February 2026.
Requirements
Proven experience delivering riding lessons across all Novice and beginner levels. BHS or RDA coaching qualifications (BHSAI, BHSQ3, or RDA). Strong equine welfare knowledge and yard management experience. Commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment.
Required Key Skills
First-AidRequired Expertise
Riding School Working with the disabled HackingJob Benefits
WSPC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. You will part of a thriving community in a much loved Pony centre based in London. Lots of scope for personal development.
- Employer No
- 437317
- Website
- http://www.wormwoodscrubsponycentre.org.uk
- Location
- London, 03, UK
Equestrian Employer Details
Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre (WSPC) is the only Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) centre in West London offering riding lessons and equine therapy to children, young people and adults.
Founded in 1989 by Sister Mary Joy Langdon BEM, it is home to 16 ponies and horses, 2 donkeys and 3 cats all of which provide therapy for the participants. We have therapy programmes and riding lessons 6 days a week with one rest day. In addition, WSPC runs the Changing Life Through Horses (CLTH) programme initiated by the British Horse Society. The programme encourages and engages with young people who are, or about to be, excluded from school or struggling to engage in school activities. It has a thriving community of volunteers who help daily and a small staff of 5 people.