Groom

Due to an internal promotion, RSPCA's Gonsal Farm Equine Centre is recruiting a Groom to join the team on a permanent basis, 35 hours a week. The successful candidate will work a 4 week rolling roster and will work every other weekend with a day off in the week that changes. The hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm. Nestled in 186 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside, our Gonsal Farm Equine Centre opened its doors to the public in 2002. We are one of only three RSPCA specialist equine centres in the UK. With a team of committed grooms, we work with abandoned, neglected, and abused horses and ponies and help them find their forever homes. Please note, that the Gonsal Farm Equine Centre is in a rural area and does not have the best transport links, so you are likely to need your own vehicle and UK driving licence. What a day might look like for you We work to prepare previously mistreated and neglected equines for adoption. The work can be challenging but immensely rewarding, following the journey of our rescued equines from intake all the way to rehoming. Previous rescue/rehab experience is not essential for this role - what's most important is your confidence around a wide range of horses and ponies, and your passion for their welfare. In this role, you'll assess the health of our horses while also training them through lunging and long reining. You'll perform general yard duties like mucking out stables, feeding, pasture management, and maintaining a clean environment. Keeping accurate records for each horse is crucial, as is completing paperwork related to their welfare. You'll also interact with potential adopters, matching rescued horses with suitable forever homes. Please see the attached job description for a full insight into what the role entails. What you'll bring: In-depth knowledge and experience of equine care and husbandry Confidence around a wide range of horses and ponies, including equines with behavioural problems Competent in lunging and long reining. Good literacy skills to complete equine welfare related paperwork Excellent team player skills and, above all else, a passion for making a difference in the lives of rescued ponies and horses Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA Salary: £22,223 plus 4% shift allowance Location: Gonsal Farm Equine Centre 35HRS per week Closing Date: 30 April 2025