Island Riding is a small yard of 12 horses with fabulous facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas, indoor stables, amazing hacking and is a registered and approved RDA and Ponyclub centre.
All normal yard duties to include (but not be limited to):
Mucking out
Grooming/ picking out feet
Making feeds / Haynets
Water for stables / field
Tacking up/ rugging
Assisting with lessons
Training:You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom (non-riding) apprenticeship.
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.Training Outcome:Progression to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom (non-riding) apprenticeship and/or the possibility of gaining full time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Set in 50 acres of countryside in the centre of the Isle of Wight, the Island’s largest equestrian centre with self-catering cottages, glamping safari tents, family-friendly dining, events venue and top-tier facilities, there’s something for everyone.Working Hours :Hours 30 per week, to be worked over 5 days.
Please expect this position to include weekend work.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
The ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in coaching/ instructing riding and will have the opportunity to assist in rides and lessons.
General duties to include (but not be limited to):
handling and caring for the horses
mucking out
sweeping and cleaning the yard
preparing horses for lessons including tacking up and grooming
This a position for a ridden or non-ridden apprentice however, some experience with horses and yard work would be needed to be a successful applicant.Training:All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.Training Outcome:
Possibility of progression to Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship upon successful completion of the Level 2 for the right candidate.
Dependent on interests of individual - additional support for those wishing to pursue employment in a riding school environment.
Employer Description:Established in 1985 our aim at this riding school has always been to provide a safe, friendly and informal stables where you can learn to ride and look after a horse/pony.
We cater for all ages and a variety of abilities. Beginners are welcome and our lessons are aimed more at the leisure rider than the competition rider. We offer lessons in groups or individually on our carefully selected horses and ponies. Our instructors have a wealth of knowledge and experience to make your ride enjoyable.Working Hours :Working hours over 4 days to include 1 weekend day each week, 8.30am - 5.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Naturally Light Equitation is a livery yard caring for horses of all kinds on full livery packages. They also teach natural horsemanship and Classical Dressage, holding clinics throughout the year.
The right person will be fun, willing to learn and want to progress their knowledge about horses.
The key responsibilities are:
Caring for the livery and the owners horses
Mucking out
Muck picking
Handling
The perks of the job will be learning natural horsemanship, classical riding, in hand and lunging and liberty. Also, being able to watch and learn from the clinics held.
The most important values they are looking for are:
Honesty
Reliability
A keen outlook on all horse duties
Not be afraid to get your hands dirty
There may be some riding opportunities for the right person, but the role is mostly non-ridden. That will depend on the individual and their riding experience.Training:
A level 2 certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the apprenticeship
All training will take place within the workplace
Your dedicated trainer and coach will visit every month
Training Outcome:To be able to become a freelance groom or to progress onto further training with the business for the right candidate.Employer Description:Andy has had the opportunity to help people with their own horses, people who struggle with confidence and those wishing to create a a better relationship / partnership with their horses. Andy uses a combination of strategies and techniques from Natural Horsemanship and Classical Dressage. Understanding how horses think is the biggest part of how to help them with our domesticated world. Andy has a passion for making horses as happy as possible and that includes the products, saddlery and horse-ware he uses.Working Hours :Hours are 30 per week over 4 days, some weekend work may be possible. Exact days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Serve as the first point of contact at reception, welcoming clients and visitors with a friendly and professional attitudeAbility to interact with external companies, in person and over the phone in a confident and specialised manner
Managing company correspondence, including face to face customers, phone calls, emails, letters and appointments, ensuring high-quality customer service
Manage client bookings, exercise programs, and payments through our CRM system
Assist in planning and executing digital marketing campaigns across platforms (social media, email, website)
Collaborate with internal and external professionals, including website developers and marketing partners
Create engaging content for social media channels, newsletters, and marketing materials in order to grow the business and generate more clients
Identify and coordinate networking opportunities and promotional events with partner organisations
Maintain high levels of professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information
Support administrative tasks such as filing, paperwork, and record keeping
Ensuring cleanliness in all areas of the SN Clinic, this includes treatment rooms, toilet, court yard and the premises as a whole
Training:
Multi-channel marketer Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
Training by course provider will be online with consistant support
For more information you can visit the deatiled job on: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st1031-v1-1 Training Outcome:
To potentially work full time at the SN Clinic, with progression onto managerial level
Employer Description:The SN Clinic is an independent business established in 2015 located just outside of Dudley town centre. The SN Clinic focuses on the treatment and prevention of a number of musculoskeletal disorders. Some of the injuries include; Sports Injuries, Joint Disorders, Chronic Pain, Back Pain, Muscles Strains, Joint Sprains, Poor Posture, Aches and Pains and so on.Working Hours :Monday, 10.30am - 8.00pm. Wednesday, 9.30am - 7.00pm. Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Saturday, 9.00am - 3.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Position: Business Leader
Salary: £45,000 - £57,000
Job ID: 2056/12
Location: Thornham Marina, UK (occasional travel required)
Rate/Salary: Dependent on experience
Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package, professional development opportunities, access to Boat Club facilities
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Business Leader
Typically, this person will be a commercially astute and financially savvy operational leader with a passion for boating and a track record of managing teams and driving profitability. The ideal candidate will possess prior P&L responsibility and hands-on business management experience, ideally within marina operations or a related field.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Business Leader:
1. Operational Management:
Ensure operations comply with Health & Safety and industry regulations
Manage marine lifting operations and yard equipment
Plan and oversee daily team workloads
Assist in operational tasks and emergency duties as required
2. Strategic Development:
Identify and implement new business opportunities
Maximize revenue streams and identify cost-saving initiatives
Collaborate with Marketing to execute growth strategies
Manage and develop commercial properties to ensure compliance and profitability
3. Financial Oversight:
Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
Monitor business performance against targets
Plan capital expenditure and manage cost controls
4. Leadership and Team Development:
Build a culture of customer service and continuous improvement
Recruit, train, and manage a diverse team
Handle employment contracts, training plans and succession planning
5. Stakeholder Engagement:
Promote Thornham as a leading marina destination
Foster relationships with suppliers, tenants, and local authorities
Represent the business in key negotiations and agreements
6. Innovation and Growth:
Explore new technologies and processes to improve operations
Support wider business growth aligned with strategic goals
Qualifications and Requirements for the Business Leader:
Proven experience managing a business or operational unit with full P&L responsibility
Experience managing and motivating diverse teams
Strong commercial and financial understanding, including budgeting and reporting
Demonstrated success delivering growth and new initiatives
Excellent planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills
Technically minded with knowledge of boat handling or lifting operations preferred
Familiar with Health & Safety legislation and best practices
Experience in sales and marketing strategy development
CRM systems knowledge is desirable
A proactive, team-oriented, and positive attitude
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.....Read more...
