An exciting opportunity has arisen for knowledgeable and enthusiastic Deputy Equine Yard Manager(s) to join our Equine team. The role will include overseeing the daily management of our equine facilities, including a busy yard of 50 horses and 3 arenas, ensuring the highest standards of horse care, health, welfare, yard presentation, and the effective maintenance of equine resources and equipment.

The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for managing and supervising yard operations, supporting students during practical sessions, maintaining health and safety standards, and working closely with teaching staff to provide an outstanding learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day running of the equine yard team and facilities.
Ensure excellent standards of horse welfare and stable management.
Support and supervise students during practical training.
Maintain health and safety procedures across the yard.
Coordinate feeding, turnout, exercise, and veterinary/farrier visits.
Assist with events, competitions, and open days where required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Relevant equine qualifications and practical industry experience.
Proven knowledge of horse care and yard management.
Excellent organisation and communication skills.
Experience supervising staff and students.
A proactive, flexible, and professional approach.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive college environment, helping to inspire and develop the next generation of equine professionals. Onsite accommodation is available and can be discussed at the interview stage.

The Role:

Where you’ll work: The role is based at our Hadlow campus.

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1.6 FTE)*

Your pay: £30,279 per annum

*We have opportunities for both part and full-time applicants, please detail in your personal statement if you are applying for a part-time position, including your desired hours.

 The College:

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits:

 In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits.

33 days’ annual leave.
Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes generous employee/employer contribution rates.
Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, a restaurant and coffee shop.
Working with a variety of approximately 50 horses within a large Equestrian Centre.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.

Please note that the closing date for applications is Sunday 31 May 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place Monday 8 June 2026.

North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.