
*Exciting Opportunity* Livery Yard Manager For London Equestrian Centre
Stag Lodge Stables, Kingston Upon Thames, London, UK
- Salary
- Competitive
- Salary
- upto £36,000
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 385248
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 11/04/2025
- Expires
- in 3 months
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- 62
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Livery Yard Manager to join our professional equestrian facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our busy yard operations and ensuring the highest standards of horse care and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily running of the livery yard, including staff management and yard operations
- Ensure exceptional care for all horses on the premises, including feeding, turnout, exercise and all general welfare
- Manage client relationships and maintain clear communication with horse owners
- Coordinate farrier, veterinary, and other professional visits
- Oversee stable and paddock maintenance
- Manage yard supplies, including feed, bedding, and equipment
- Create and maintain staff rotas
- Implement and maintain health and safety protocols
- Accompany our clients to local competitions using our 3.5 tonne lorry -Teaching livery clients
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar management role within the equestrian industry
- Full UK driving licence and feel confident to drive a 3.5 tonne lorry
- Strong leadership and personnel management skills
- Excellent knowledge of horse care, welfare, and yard management
- Outstanding organizational and time management abilities
- Strong communication skills
- An experienced rider able to ride and lunge a variety of horses
- Be able to clip/pull to a high level
Working days/hours include: Tues, Wed, Fri 8.30am-6pm and Sat and Sun 7.30am-5pm. One hour lunch break each day. 28 days annual paid holiday. The chance to continue with your own training towards BHS assessments. Self contained apartment available in a shared staff house. Sorry but no pets.
Required Key Skills
Riding Driving license Drive Horsebox Equine First-Aid Schooling Clipping Teaching Trim/Pull Sole Charge Exercising Natural Horsemanship People SkillsRequired Expertise
Dressage Livery Working with children FlatworkAccommodation
Unfortunately we do not have accommodation available for this role.
Job Benefits
28 days annual leave Competitive salary Due to our location and working hours this role would suit someone living locally / able to easily travel to our yard,
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- Employer No
- 298397
- Website
- https://www.staglodgestables.com
- Location
- Kingston Upon Thames, London, UK
Equestrian Employer Details
We are a family run riding school in London.
We offer hacking and lessons and currently have 70 well schooled horses and ponies.