Current Vacancies at Berkshire Riding Centre

To apply for the role please send your CV to tim@brc.uk.com

Berkshire Riding Centre is a “highly commended” BHS approved riding school, livery yard and BHS Where to Train centre based in Winkfield, Berkshire looking for an part-time receptionist; working Sunday 8am-5pm and Monday 9am-6pm (with one hour lunch break).

As front of house, your main responsibility will be engaging with our clients, whether that’d be in person, over the phone or email. You will manage and organise their bookings, customer enquiries and financial transactions.

You will be using our Equine Centre Management System, EC Pro, to create bookings as well as update our records on shoeing, worming, vaccinations and horses and staff days off. You will help prepare for examinations and events, including internal marketing.

You will be centre of communication between the yard and reception ensuring the staff are aware of any additional lessons or cancellations. You will also liaise with our suppliers and equine professionals including vets, farrier, saddler and physio – mainly organising or relaying information.

We are looking for someone with good user skills on Microsoft Excel and a good eye for detail.

About you:
– Fluent in English; written and spoken
– An confident, proactive, hardworking and efficient individual
– Have an interest in horses (not compulsory)
– Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
– Good oral, written and communication skills
– A keen eye for detail
– Able to work independently and in a team- Ideally live close to the centre and be able to individually commute to the centre (no public transport available to the centre)

You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor work permits or visa for this role.

To apply for the role please send your CV to tim@brc.uk.com

You would work a 5 day week including at least one weekend day. You will be responsible for daily horse care and supporting our team of instructors; this will include exercising our riding school and livery horses and ponies.

As a BHS Where to Train Centre we take your development seriously and will support you financially with exams and ensure you get the training you need. In return you will receive a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications, 28 days paid holiday and support with your on going development.

We also have on-site accommodation available. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate your own horse or pets, however we have many DIY/Part Liveries nearby that our staff use. You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor work permits or visa for this role.

Essential Experience/Qualifications:

-BHS Stage 2 (or equivalent experience)
-Full UK Drivers License
-Daily horse care including; mucking out, tacking up, bandaging (stable and exercise), lunging and exercising
-Clipping, pulling, dealing with youngsters, competition experience (Preferred but not required, training available on site)
-Working in a team and individually on a yard

To apply for the role please send your CV to tim@brc.uk.com

Berkshire Riding Centre is a “highly commended” BHS approved riding school, livery yard and BHS Where to Train centre based in Winkfield, Berkshire looking for an full-time instructor to join our team.

We are looking for an confident, enthusiastic individual who enjoys teaching a variety of clients from children to adults, groups and privates from beginners to advanced. Ideally, you will be at, or working towards, BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Coach in Complete Horsemanship (BHS Stage 2), with experience of teaching for at least one year.

Whilst your main role would be teaching, like all staff, when not giving lessons you will be responsible for our daily horse care, this includes mucking out as well as exercising our riding school and livery horses and ponies.

As a BHS Where to Train Centre we take your development seriously and will support you financially with exams and ensure you get the training you need. In return you will receive a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications, 28 days paid holiday and support with your on going development.

We also have on-site accommodation available. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate your own horse or pets, however we have many DIY/Part Liveries nearby that our staff use. You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor work permits or visa for this role.

Essential Experience/Qualifications:

-BHS Stage 2 (or equivalent experience)
-Full UK Drivers License
-Daily horse care including; mucking out, tacking up, bandaging (stable and exercise), lunging and exercising.
-Clipping, pulling, dealing with youngsters, competition experience (Preferred but not required, training available on site
-Working in a team and individually on a yard