Training Coordinator

Are you working with horses and fancy a change to further your career? Do you have a passion for sharing your knowledge with others? Are you interested in horse care and behaviour? Do you want to advance your knowledge and teach others, in a positive and supportive environment? If yes, this could be the role for you!

The Horse Trust is a charity dedicated to investing in team members through training as well as external audiences to protect and promote the well-being of equines in the UK.

Main Responsibilities:

• Delivering The Horse Trust training programme with the internal team, including Grooms, Weekend Team and others as necessary

• Undertaking admin and record keeping related to internal training

• Writing and reviewing training materials under the direction of the Director of Training

• Supporting training to external audiences e.g. emergency responders and other professionals

• Communicating with internal and external professionals

• Assisting from time to time in working with young horses and ponies, unhandled horses and horses with challenging behaviours under the direction of the Veterinary Surgeon, Behaviourist and Director of Training when required

• Assisting in general horse care and husbandry tasks when required

Essential Criteria:

• Practical experience in handling and working with horses

• Knowledge of horse care and behaviour

• Strong communication skills

• Confidence in demonstrating tasks and giving feedback to others

• Affective organisational skills

• Openness to new ideas and to continually develop

• A supportive team player who can also work independently

• Ability to use Microsoft programs 

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience training others in any capacity e.g. riding instructor, mentoring others etc

• Experience in creating learning resources 

Full job specific will be given.

If this could be the role for you, please apply by requesting/completing an application form, along with sending this and a CV to: lorraine@horsetrust.org.uk

Based: Speen, Buckinghamshire

Salary Range:  c. £18,000.00-£26,000.00 per annum, dependent on experience.

Hours:  40 Hours per week. Flexible hours maybe available.

Annual Leave: 25 days per year plus bank holidays.

Closing date: Friday 20th September.