Equine Care Officer

6 Months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Working Hours: 42.5 Hour Per Week. Horses and Ponies Protection Association are looking for a talented equestrian to join the Equine Care Team on a 6 Month Fixed Term basis (Maternity Cover). The successful candidates will have sufficient horse husbandry skills and experience to offer high standards of care to resident equines. Both will demonstrate an understanding of the specific needs of equines on a rehabilitation programme. The charity is looking for experienced equine handlers with sound stable management skills with the ability to communicate confidently and work supportively with work colleagues and the public. The role is to complete ALL tasks in relation to the care of the horses, ponies and donkeys rescued each year by the charity, alongside handling, exercising, grooming, treating ailments, you will be responsible for ensuring that the stables, yards and paddocks are kept clean and tidy. The position holder will work an average of 42.5 hours per week on a rolling rota including alternate weekends 8am until 4.30pm, and the occasional stable night checks 8.30-9pm. Equestrian knowledge and experience is essential. BHS Qualifications or Equivalent Desirable but not Essential. All full time Equine Care Officers are offered BHS Training up to and including stage 2 as part of employment. Other benefits include: • Contract of Employment • Annual Wage Review • Training & Development Opportunities • Additional Holiday Entitlement for Long Service • Company Sick Pay Scheme • Double pay Bank Holiday with a day off in lieu • Pension Scheme • Employee of the Month/Year Recognition • Staff Discounts across Site • Well-being Awareness • Inclusive Company Culture • Disability Aware • Centre of Excellence Accreditation • A Safe Workplace with Health and Safety Representatives • Onsite Café • The chance to make a difference to lives of equines • A United Workforce To request further information contact Equine Manager, Rachael Wallace; call 01282455992 To apply Send a CV and a covering letter. Or to apply by post to Shores Hey Farm, Blackhouse Lane, Off Halifax Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QU. Closing date – Monday 5th February 2024 12 noon (We reserve the right to pause applications due to applicant numbers). HAPPA is a Registered Charity in England & Wales No: 1085211 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £5.28-£10.75 per hour Expected hours: 42.5 per week Benefits: • Company pension • Employee discount • Store discount Schedule: • Day shift • Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: • Loyalty bonus Experience: • Equine Knowledge: 2 years (required) Ability to Commute: • Burnley (required)