Vacancies

Groom/Stablehand
Location: Polwhele House School, Truro, Cornwall
Contract type: permanent
Working Hours: Part-time, 2 days per week Saturdays and Sundays
Reporting to: Equestrian Teacher
Start Date: Sept 2026

This is a 10 hours per week on-site role for Saturdays and Sundays. 

You will work in a well equipped Riding School, that has been awarded 5 stars rating in Cornwall Council’s prestigious accreditation. The School is tucked away between the woodland and walled garden.  

We offer a wide range of equestrian activities, from obstacle courses in the all-weather arena to show jumping, dressage, mounted games, gymnastic polework and woodland hacking. 

You will carry out the daily care of horses, which includes feeding, grooming and exercising the horses, and mucking out stables.  The role also involves ensuring the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the stable yard, monitoring the health and behaviour of the horses, and assisting with training and tack maintenance.   Hours each week will be split across Saturdays and Sundays.   You will work closely with other staff members to ensure a smooth operation of the stables.

Qualifications:
Experience in horse grooming, feeding and care
Knowledge of stable maintenance and cleanliness
Basic understanding of horse health and behaviour monitoring
Skills in exercising and training horses
Ability to work collaboratively with other team members
Good physical stamina and the ability to perform manual labour
Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous
BHS qualifications, or working towards, would be advantageous

Please apply early, as we will close the position as soon as suitable candidates are found.  Please submit the application form with a covering letter to the HR Manager, Claire Diment – Claire.Diment@polwhelehouse.co.uk or to the Equestrian Teacher, “Charlotte Kevern” charlotte.kevern@polwhelehouse.co.uk

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