GROOMS JOBS BOARD

Job title:Stud Hand

Based at:The National Stud, Newmarket

Contract type:Open to Permanent & Fixed Term contracts

Hours:48 hours per week, 12 days from 14 - every other weekend off.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for two Stud Hands to join our Team at The National Stud for sales preparation and continuing through to the 2024 breeding season.

This role includes all aspects of horse care, and the successful candidates will have had experience in the handling of horses. You will have the opportunity to work with mares, foals and yearlings as well as assisting in the stallion shed when needed. The National Stud offers the opportunity for continual learning and development, with mentoring in the key areas needed for career progression.

On site self-catered accommodation can be provided if required. Competitive salary offered dependent on experience.

About The National Stud

Part of The Jockey Club Group, The National Stud has been an integral part of the British thoroughbred industry for over 100 years. Alongside our breeding services we also offer specialist training for stud staff and public tours. Our Objectives are simple:

To provide a first-class range of comprehensive breeding services to our clients

Train the next generation of industry leaders through our stud staff training

Raise interest and knowledge in the thoroughbred industry with our public tours.

At The Jockey Club Group people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

The Stud Hand will

Assist with all aspects of horse care and yard work including feeding and checking horses and

mucking out stables.

Complete Paddock and general stud maintenance

Assist with the vet and farrier.

Assist with the day-to-day care of mares, foals, and yearlings.

Assist with the team in the covering shed.

Comply at all times with Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices.

About you

Experience in handling horses.

An Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills

Hold a Full driving licence.

Great understanding of Health & Safety legislation

What we offer in return

All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge - along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.

An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution

A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & well-being services.

25 days annual leave

Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers

A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.

If you think you have everything were looking for and more, then wed love to hear from you. Dont hang around, our closing date for this vacancy is 31 st January but we reserve the right to bring this forward if we have many applications.

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