Closing date: Friday 23rd September 2022
Job Details
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 23rd September 2022
£18,000 + benefits (pension, PHI, death in service)
5 days Full time (34 hours p/w), permanent contract.
Location: Office based at RDA National Office, Lowlands Equestrian Centre, Shrewley (approx. 5 miles to the West of Warwick)
Closing date: 9am 17th October 2022
At Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), our horses benefit the lives of over 25,000 disabled children and adults. With fun activities like riding and carriage driving, we provide therapy, fitness, skills development, and opportunities for achievement – all supported by 18,000 amazing volunteers and trained coaches at nearly 500 RDA groups and commercial riding centres all over the UK.
This is an exciting time for us as we launch our ambitious strategy for growth and development. To ensure we meet our goals, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player to fill this role. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who shares our values and wants to begin their career.
Role Purpose:
To lead on the operation of RDA National Office with a focus on customer service, guidance and support to RDA UK’s network of RDA Groups, volunteers and potential participants.
Working for RDA
The dedicated and committed staff team at RDA National Office supports the work of around 460 individual RDA groups and a further 50 commercial riding centres throughout the UK. We offer a collaborative and supportive working environment, with a competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday + bank holidays and pension scheme. We offer up to 5 volunteering days a year, personal discount on riding lessons and use of the facilities at our National Training Centre.
RDA is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff, volunteers, and participants. We aim to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and we want to challenge all forms of discrimination. We will ensure that we do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of their protected characteristics, i.e. age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or on any other basis. We aim to design and deliver our activities and services in a way which will encourage and support participation from everyone.
We believe that greater diversity within our organisation provides a more diverse perspective. This leads to a broader range of opinions being heard in decision-making and creates a positive and open environment for achieving our objectives.
Location
Our office is based at the RDA National Training Centre just outside Warwick. We are situated in a stunning 34-acre rural site, with ample parking and free electric charging points. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the office by prior agreement to aid job satisfaction and wellbeing.
Disability Confident Scheme
RDA is a member of the Disability Confident scheme. This means we will:
How to apply
Download the full role description and person specification here: https://www.rda.org.uk/join-the-rda-uk-team/
Email your CV and a covering letter to Lydia Joyce, HR & Facilities Coordinator, ljoyce@rda.org.uk
If you wish to discuss the role further, prior to application, please call Lydia Joyce – 01926 476304 to arrange.
As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, we would like all applicants to complete this completely anonymous survey so we can understand the demographics of those applying for RDA roles: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Newroleapplicationsurvey
Closing date for applications: 9am 17th October 2022 and Interviews will be on 21st October
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