Horse Care Team Leader

Horse Care Team Leader Piggots, South of Norwich Full-time permanent contract 40 hrs per week (including weekend working) Salary: £25,251.20, rising to £25,875.20 on successful completion of the probationary period. Please note, these figures will be revised from 1st April 2025. Are you a team leader looking for a new challenge? If the answer is yes, please read on. Redwings is one of the largest horse welfare charities in the UK, where everything we do is for the love of the horse. Working for us means you can make a real difference in the lives of the horses in our care while being part of a supportive and progressive workplace. If you have experience in team supervision and working knowledge of equine behaviour, training and welfare issues, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. What will you do? • Assist with the daily operational needs of the centre by supporting colleagues and taking the lead in the STL's absence. • Support with staff allocation of daily duties and planning rotas/schedules, whilst also carrying out day-to day equine duties. • Assist with maintaining administrative records, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. • Support the STL with recruitment, training, and probation needs of new starters through the mentorship scheme. What can we offer you? • A busy, supportive, team-working environment • Ongoing development through training and mentoring with opportunities for progression • Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme • Premium pay rates on Sundays and Bank Holidays What are we looking for from you? • A working knowledge of equine behaviour, training and welfare issues • Experience of team supervision, mentoring and delegation of tasks • A positive role model who can lead by example • A full manual driving licence is essential Redwings is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in the workplace. We aim to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010 in our recruitment and employment policies and procedures. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £25,251.20 per year Benefits: • Company pension • Employee discount • Employee mentoring programme • Free parking • Health & wellbeing programme • On-site parking Schedule: • Monday to Friday • Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: • Long Stratton NR15 1NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)