Equestrian Assistant

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as an Equestrian Assistant you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story. As an Equestrian Assistant at Coworth Park, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive: Fantastic Employee bonus scheme Excellent Service charge Complimentary stays including breakfast across the Dorchester Collection Hotels - up to 48 nights every year 50% F&B discount at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection Vibrant Social events that bring employees together including a Winter ball Amazing benefits such as discounts in various high street and online shops, enhanced family leave entitlements and competitive Private Pension Scheme Apprenticeship, training and development opportunities Up to £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend Access to immediate well being advice, because we Care about our employees What you'll do You'll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests: Stable Duties Feed, hay, muck out, turn out, groom, clip, bandage, keep the stable, horses and all equipment looking immaculate at all times. Exercising horses daily to prepare them for guests to ride, keeping them fit and well schooled for guests to ride safely. Guest InteractionWelcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner. Fitting guests with safety equipment before riding, keeping safety equipment looking clean and organised in lockers at all times. Providing detailed knowledge of the area, promoting hotel services and endeavour to make the guests stay as memorable as possible. Teaching guests of the hotel and local clients on our ponies and horses with knowledge, enthusiasm and care for safety at all times. The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of an Equestrian Assistant , but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel. What you'll bring: Basic Equestrian knowledge General yard work Escorting rides Experience in Teaching Desirable That you have had work experience within a hotel environment Customer Service skills Ride safely without assistance Computer literate Good communicator Warm & friendly personality Positive attitude