GROOMS JOBS BOARD

Seeking a Experienced Head Groom - Part Time Role (Growing to Full Time)

Where: Home Field Equestrian - Bovingdon, Hertfordshire
What we are: Professional, Calm & Welfare-Focused Yard

We are opening a new livery yard with the long-term aim of housing 15 stabled liveries (5 & 7 day) and a small herd of full grass liveries.
We're building a yard that values excellent horsemanship, welfare and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere - both for the horses and the people.

Were looking for someone to join us part-time initially, with hours growing to full-time as new liveries arrive. As we fill the yard, our end goal is to have two full-time grooms and one part-time, which includes our current part-time groom who will also progress to full-time as numbers increase.

The Role

This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in the equestrian world who is now looking for a quieter, less pressured and more welfare-focused position.

You will primarily be working as Head Groom, focused on the horses and their day-to-day care. The yard and wider estate management, client/owner communication, stock ordering and wider running of the facility are handled by the Yard & Estate Manager, so you can concentrate on what you do best.

Typical duties include:
Usual daily horse care and routines - mucking out (all horses on Aubiose bedding), turning out, grooming, feeding, sweeping etc
Spotting and communicating behavioural or health changes
Helping maintain tidy, organised stables
Supporting co-workers respectfully and professionally

Who Were Looking For

Wed love someone who is:
Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail and tidiness
Empathetic and calm around horses
Previous experience as head groom on a yard of 10+ horses
Efficient but never rushed - horse welfare always comes first
Able to guide less experienced team members

Pay & Benefits

To start, while part-time and while the yard fills:
£15 per hour (PAYE)

Once the yard reaches capacity and the role becomes full-time:
£28,000 - £30,000 per year (PAYE) depending on experience and responsibility

Additional benefits:
Secure PAYE contract with holiday pay, sick pay, NI & tax handled by us
Standard full-time hours (once yard is full):
7.5hrs days morning shift 07:00 - 11:30 & afternoon shift 14:00 - 17:00
Two full days off per week
Flexible daily schedule, as long as routines and horse care are maintained
Own horse welcome - must be happy in small herd turn out
Future accommodation option - 2-bed, 2-bath barn conversion (not immediately available)

Location: Home Field Equestrian, Bovingdon, Hertfordshire

To apply: please email buryfarmbovingdon@gmail.com with your CV and a short explanation of why you feel youd be a good fit for our yard.