Job Reference: HR2526-113
Status / Hours: Permanent / Part time - 22.2 hours per week
Salary: £28,094.11 per annum / full time equivalent
£16,856.47 per annum / pro rata
Location: Rodbaston Campus
Our
organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to
share this commitment.
The
successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check,
including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
As part of
safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
(KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.
We uphold
rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and
induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in
Education.
Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a
wide range of equestrian competitions, including British Showjumping (BS) and
British Dressage (BD) events. You will play an important role in coordinating the
smooth and professional running of shows, contributing to a high-quality
experience for competitors, judges and visitors.
Key responsibilities include assisting with the arranging of
arenas and courses, maintaining show equipment and facilities, the running of
dressage and showjumping competitions, and supporting judges and competitors
throughout events.
The role requires a proactive and flexible approach, with
the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy event
environment. Candidates should have excellent customer service skills, strong
communication abilities and a sound knowledge of dressage and showjumping
competitions, with the ability to assist competitors and clients with their
horses.
The role will require someone who is flexible as the role
will involve some weekend work and possibly evening work on a rota basis.
Successful candidates must be reliable, well-organised, and
able to meet the physical demands of the role. You will have experience of
British Show Jumping and British Dressage, excellent computer skills, a team
player as well as able to take the lead, have strong people and customer
services skills and be qualified to BHS Stage 1 & 2.
In return, you will experience being an important part
within a professional equestrian setting, working alongside an experienced and
supportive team.
** THIS ROLE WILL INVOLVE SOME WEEKEND WORK AND
POSSIBLY EVENINGS **
All applications must be received by: Friday
22nd May 2026
Interviews will
be held: Thursday 4th June 2026
What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year
that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have
a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at
Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever
makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on
wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including
paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies
are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also
contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for
people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).
South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and
welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Recruitment & Onboarding Team
recruitment@southstaffs.ac.uk
