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Financial Director opportunity

24th April 2018
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The BGA and EEA is seeking a non executive Financial Director to join its Board of Directors. 

Candidates should be able to demonstrate previous board experience within either the charity, sports or voluntary sector, and have financial expertise and strategic experience.

An understanding of the equestrian world is mandatory, and an interest in the employment of the equestrian workforce, their career promotion, and how to support employers would be desirable. 

The position is voluntary, with travel expenses, and offers the opportunity for close involvement in an exciting phase in the development of two of the most vibrant and important organisations in the industry. 

For more detailed information please view the role description or call 0345 331 6039 to discuss the opportunity further. 

Interviews will be held in early June in London. If you would like to join the Board and feel you have the relevant skills and experience please send a comprehensive CV with a covering letter by the closing date of 24th May 2018 to info@britishgrooms.org.uk

 



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What the personal accident policy covers you for:

  • Whilst at work
  • All stable duties – mucking out, grooming, washing off, turning out
  • Clipping
  • Riding – including hacking and jumping
  • Hunting
  • Lunging
  • Breaking in
  • Holding horse for a vet and other procedures
  • Travelling horses both in the UK and abroad
  • Competing in line with your job including: jumping, dressage, eventing
  • Injuries that may happen to you whilst you are teaching - but you must also be grooming as part of your duties and not be a sole instructor

What the personal accident policy doesn’t cover you for:

  • Riding in a race, point to point or team chase
  • Stunt Riding
  • Accidents occurring whilst travelling to and from work
  • Riding and competing your own horse (but you can upgrade when applying for membership to include this)
  • Public Liability – this is a separate insurance policy - the Freelance Groom Liability Insurance
  • Care Custody and Control – this is a separate policy - the Freelance Groom Liability Insurance

If you require additional cover then please contact KBIS directly.

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When you are working for other people you do most of the following; muck out, turn out/catch in, tack up, groom horses, exercise Horses (including hacking, jumping and schooling), in the care of your employer/client.

 
YES

 
NO

 
NO
Predominantly ride horses for other people including schooling, exercising and competing.   
NO		  
YES
YES
 Provide grooming services for someone else either full time or on a freelance basis i.e. an employer or a client.   
YES
NO
NO
Employ staff – have an employers liability policy in your name NO NO YES
Buy and sell horses NO YES YES