Equine Groom Apprentice - International Showjumping Yard

Jonathan Bowman International Showjumper

Wiltshire, SN6 6RH

Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 February 2024

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Summary

Johnathan Bowman Equestrian are looking for an apprentice, who holds some existing experience, to join their amazing team. The successful candidate will be given the support and the platform to launch a career in the equine sector, at a internationally competing showjumping yard.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Shifts are to be discussed with the employer. TBC.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 5 August

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • All training will take place at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be carried out by Haddon Training
  • Equine groom Level 2 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard

Where you’ll work

Leigh Stud, 45 Malmesbury Road

NR Cricklade

Wiltshire

SN6 6RH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Unfortunately, accommodation is not available but there is livery space available for your own horse.

About this company

Johnathan is a BS Accredited Trainer, who provides structured, professional showjumping training, tailored to your current level of riding. Johnathan caters to all levels, from junior riders who are keen to perfect their jumping technique, senior riders aiming to improve and have fun on their horse, to serious competitors striving for first place at competitions. Based at Leigh Stud between Cirencester and Swindon, riders can travel to Johnathan to use the purpose-built facilities, or he can travel to your home or venue. Johnathan competes regularly, both at home and abroad, as well as producing young horses both for clients and for himself. He also runs the successful JB Academy, which offers a yearly programme of structured training.

https://www.jbshowjumptraining.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Permenant employment and/or progression onto the Level 3 may be available upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000231665.

Apply now

Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)

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