Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. We are a Good College (Ofsted 2018) and offer full-time courses for 16-18 year olds, outstanding apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.

We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.

Skipton has good transport links and is easily accessible from Burnley 19 miles, Bradford 18 miles, Keighley 10 miles and Harrogate 22 miles.

We are currently seeking to employ an inspirational and motivated Equine Apprentice level 3 to assist and provide Equine support to Craven Equine and Craven Arena, practical facilities during the week, at weekends and during the holidays, this may include some evenings.

The ideal candidate will assist for the welfare and care of horses at the College Auction Mart (Craven Equine) to include feeding, cleaning, safety, field maintenance and monitoring health, reporting any issues directly and adapting to needs of the horses as necessary. Prepare feeds, bedding down, check tack fit, monitor veterinary supplies and services, in line with requirements. Follow protocols for the safety, cleanliness and general upkeep of the Equestrian Centre, in line with Health and Safety Regulations. Undertake Training towards Apprenticeship Standard and to attain Maths and English level 2.

Essential requirements:

• Clear understanding of caring for and working with horses;

• Knowledge of equine care and welfare;

• Ability to work in a supervised capacity to BHS/high standards;

• Reliability and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the College;

• Ability to undertake general welfare of Equines;

• Clear understanding of health and safety regulations;

• Ability to develop skills to work effectively as a team member;

• Willingness to undertake level 2 qualification in numeracy/literacy;

• Level 2 Equine/Horse Management or related Area qualification

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.

A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website.

If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.