Equestrian Centre Manager
Gaddesden Place Rda Centre Charity No. 1140330, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK
- Salary
- £30,000 to £32,000
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Part-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 435954
- Status
- Looking
- Expires
- in one month
- Views
- 48
** Centre Manager – Gaddesden Place RDA Centre ** Are you an experienced equestrian coach with strong leadership skills? Gaddesden Place RDA Centre is looking for a dedicated Centre Manager to join our friendly team and help shape the future of our much-loved charity. About Us For over fifty years, Gaddesden Place RDA has provided therapeutic riding and equine activities to individuals with a wide range of disabilities. Supported by a committed team of staff, trustees and over forty volunteers, we offer a warm, inclusive environment where horses change lives every day.
As Centre Manager, you will play a key role in the smooth running and long-term sustainability of our Centre, including:
- Day-to-day business management working closely with the Operations Manager
- Supporting staff and volunteers, leading training and coaching sessions
- Working closely with the Yard Manager to ensure outstanding horse welfare
- Overseeing health & safety and compliance
- Helping us grow, develop, and maintain excellent relationships across our community What We Are Looking For
- Experienced equestrian coach -BHS qualifications essential
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Good knowledge of yard management and horse welfare
- Confident with budgets, reporting and Microsoft Office
- Passionate about inclusive equestrianism and working with volunteers
- Willing to train to become a RDA Group Coach Why Join Us? You will be part of a supportive, mission-driven team with the chance to make a meaningful impact every single day. 📅 Apply by 5pm on Friday 30th January 2026 Please send your CV and covering letter to: chair@gaddesdenplacerda.org.uk Safeguarding: Successful applicants will need an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 💚 Learn more about our work: www.gaddesdenplacerda.org.uk and www.myrda.org.uk
Required Key Skills
Driving license Teaching People SkillsRequired Expertise
Riding School- Employer No
- 435952
- Website
- http://www.gaddesdenplacerda.org.uk
- Location
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK
Equestrian Employer Details
Gaddesden Place RDA is a dedicated therapeutic Riding for the Disabled centre offering anyone with additional needs and disabilities the opportunity to participate in a range of equine based activities
- Large indoor riding school
- Arena mirrors
- Electric wheelchair ramp and hoist
- Riding Simulator
- The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Equine Learning Centre – this is home to our Equine Simulator "Champion" and a warm classroom which allows our participants to learn more about horses and take part in fun and educational equine activities
- Specialist RDA tack and equipment
- Access to the beautiful Gaddesden Estate – courtesy of the Halsey family, we are lucky to have access to the wider Gaddesden Estate which means we can take our riders into the woods and our specially developed sensory garden.
- Viewing gallery for carers, teachers, parents and friends – with seating for 30+ people