The on target earning potential for this role is £39,820 / per annum - comprising a base salary of £34,320, plus a qualified estimate of £4,500 in gratuities and service charge.* As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards.
Gleneagles Sporting Club is home to our very own Equestrian School with a bright, spacious and relaxing lounge area, it’s a space to enjoy a coffee before getting in the saddle or relaxing after an exhilarating hack.
We’re a small and close-knit team with a passion for all thing’s horses! We take huge pride and care in everything we do and love nothing more than sharing our knowledge and expertise with our guests and clients. Working closely together with great communication skills makes us one of the most outstanding Equestrian School in the country. Our work is very demanding physically and outside in all weathers; rain, hail or shine, we’re up with the larks ensuring our horses receive the highest possible standard of care and compassion.
Tailored to meet the needs of all abilities – whether it be dressage, show jumping or a gentle hack – our team of horse-riding instructors excel in perfecting the technique of even the most accomplished riders at the Gleneagles Sporting Club.
When it comes to horse riding in Scotland, the Gleneagles Equestrian School stands head and shoulders above the rest. Here, on our 50-acre Scottish equestrian centre, we offer indoor and outdoor coaching, horse riding lessons and horse walking tours for guests at all levels.
This role includes the requirement to live onsite, and we provide a dedicated residence for our Equestrian Manager.
GLENEAGLES
We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ – not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here permanently to develop a career, some work seasonally, while others have a schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract types to suit everyone.
Role:
Managing the day-to-day operations of our Equestrian School, you'll ensure seamless delivery of the highest standards in every area
You’ll be leading private lessons and hacks with our guests, ensuring they have an incredible experience they’ll want to share, never forget, and hope to repeatUsing your outstanding knowledge of horse behaviour, health, nutrition, grooming, you’ll ensure and maintain the highest standards of care for our horses; responding to any signs of illness, injury, or behavioural changes. swiftly and professionally, always with warmth and thoughtfulness
Ensuring the Health & Safety adherence, cleanliness, and functionality of our stables, arenas, and equipment, coordinating repairs and upgrades with our Technical Services team and external providers
Recruiting, training, and managing a supremely skilled and professional Equestrian team, including our instructors, rooms, and administrative support
Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, ensuring your team are motivated and engaged, sharing your vision for excellence
Designing and delivering a variety of exciting, creative and profitable Equestrian events to engage our members and guests alike
Developing and enhancing our Equestrian membership programme for both Adult and Junior membership, building strong relationships, understanding their bespoke requirements and creating fantastic, aligned experiences
Working closely with veterinary services to monitor and address horse welfare through regular communication, scheduling routine check-ups, vaccinations and dental care, alongside preventive care and rehabilitation when necessary
Proactively developing and executing strategies, in partnership with our Head of Pursuits, to attract new guests and grow the Equestrian School’s revenue and profitability
Managing the Equestrian School’s budget, ensuring efficient use of resources, monitoring and controlling costs whilst achieving revenue targets and preparing regular financial and operational reports for our Senior Management team
Building strong working relationships with our Gardens and Estate team, together ensuring our fields, arenas, and paddocks are well-maintained and always safe for use
Collaborating with colleagues across the estate, particularly, our Playground Planning team, to secure maximise use of the Equestrian offering
Interacting with our guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us luxurious in every way
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Closing date16/02/2025