- Salary
- UK Minimum Wage
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 224265
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 03/06/2026
- Expires
- in one month
- Views
- 419
Full-time | 35–40 hours per week (5 days) with Accommodation
We are looking for a dedicated, reliable, and hardworking Equine Rider/Groom and Maintenance & Animal Care Assistant to join our friendly team caring for over 30 former racehorses & other animals in a rewarding rehabilitation and retirement environment.
The roles will involve: Daily care and management of former racehorses Grooming, exercising, and general horse welfare duties Feeding, mucking out, turnout, and stable management Yard maintenance and keeping facilities clean, safe, and organised General animal care and support with day-to-day running of the yard Assisting with property and maintenance tasks as required
We are looking for someone who is: Reliable with excellent timekeeping Clean, tidy, and takes pride in their work Passionate about horse welfare and animal care Willing to work as part of a team and independently Dedicated, hardworking, and committed Previous equine experience essential (if applying for groom role)
Eligibility Criteria: Right to Work: Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.** Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.**
What we offer: Beautiful bungalow accommodation available on site (rent/accommodation costs are deducted directly from salary). Competitive rates of pay 35–40 hours per week over 5 days Opportunity to work with and care for retired former racehorses in a supportive environment If you are passionate about horses and animal welfare and are looking for a rewarding position, we’d love to hear from you.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Requirements
- Physically fit, happy to work hard and reliable
- Aware of health and safety
- Happy to take orders
- May need to work weekends, within a team or alone.
- Be kind and polite and welcoming to visitors
- Undertake duties in a confident and responsible manner
Accommodation
N/A
Job Benefits
Experience within a small friendly team working in a highly respected former racehorse charity, ongoing training given.
- Employer No
- 100511
- Website
- http://www.greatwoodcharity.org
- Location
- Rockley, Wiltshire, UK
Equestrian Employer Details
Horse welfare charity, that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes ex-racehorses.