Job Vacancies at Rectory Farm Arena

Full time – Equestrian & Farm Assistant

Please call us on 07824759655 or email us at [email protected] to apply

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫:

A younger person keen to learn and develop new skills in machinery, farming, and estate management,

An experienced stud or farm worker looking for a steady role with a structured working pattern.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:

• Daily maintenance of the equestrian centre and estate

• Tractor work including harrowing, rolling, topping, muck spreading, and grass management

• Hay and straw making

• General estate maintenance, including fence building and repairs

• Machinery and equipment maintenance

• Arena preparation for equestrian shows (including harrowing and rolling)

• Trailer emptying and upkeep of livery and competition areas

• Assisting with breeding stock and grass liveries

• Working alongside John, the wider estate team, livery staff, and the event organising team

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

• Must be a competent tractor and machinery driver

• Full UK driving licence required

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and a strong team player

• Genuine interest in farming, machinery and estate management

• Practical, hands-on approach to work

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫:

• Competitive salary

• 5 or 6 -day working week (7:30am – 5:00pm)

• Opportunity to learn and develop machinery and estate management skills

• Training provided for the right candidate, particularly for those looking to build confidence with tractors and farm machinery

• Varied role within a busy and well-established equestrian centre

Please note: No accommodation is available at present, however this may be an option in the future.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a hardworking and supportive team in a dynamic equestrian and estate environment.

Summer job – Event Organiser Assistant

We’re looking for a motivated and organised Office Assistant to join our team for the summer at our busy equestrian show centre!

Helping to organise our summer competitions
Assisting with planning Pony Club Regional Championships
Supporting at competitions, camps, and clinics

This is a varied and hands-on role, so you’ll need to be happy working both in the office and as part of the team during events.
What we’re looking for:
Confident using Microsoft Office programmes
Strong communication skills – phone, email & in person
Organised, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Social media skills

Details:

5 days per week
Paid at minimum wage (age dependent)
No on-site accommodation available

This role would suit someone finishing university or A-Levels for the summer who is looking to gain valuable experience in a busy equestrian events environment. It’s a great opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and boost your CV.