Equine Head Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sparsholt College Equine Team. Working under the guidance of the Equine Centre Manager we are looking for a full-time head technician to lead and support the current team of Equine Technicians at our College and BHS approved livery yard. A key function of the role is to supervise students and facilitate their learning experience in a real working environment. This will include supervision and support of practical skills and development to maintain high standards in the care, husbandry, and training of our horses. The post holder will lead by example ensuring a positive, educational student experience that learner focused and rewarding.

Outside of these sessions you will be working alongside the Equine team to provide high quality care to the college horses ensuring that the horses at the Equine Centre are kept in accordance with BHS standards. The post holder will also be responsible for aspects of administration, organisation, and the carrying out of day-to-day operation and activities associated with a dynamic Equine Centre including delivery of a varied events and competition calendar. Schooling of the College horses is included in this role with an opportunity to compete in on site competitions for suitable candidates.

Working hours will include a weekend day and some evening cover.

• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)



• Death Benefit grant of 3 x salary if in the pension scheme



• Free on-site parking



• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme



• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme



• Flexible Working Policy



• Holiday entitlement of 22 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service) plus Public and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas. (pro-rated for part-time staff)



• Access to an employee assistance scheme



• Free Library membership



• Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game.



• Access to discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus



• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications and training towards BHS assessments



• Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices


There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider