Required Skills
Riding (hacking/exercising)SchoolingCar driving license
Head girl/Yard Manager
Surrey
Days per week 5
Job Work Type Full time
Sector Livery
Job Type Yard Manager
Salary £30, 000 per annum
Accommodation
Other Benefits
- TrainingOpportunity to compete
- Pets allowed
Required Skills
Riding (hacking/exercising)SchoolingCar driving license
Job Title:
Head Girl / Senior Yard Manager
Location:
Coulsdon / Surrey Borders
Hours:
40 hours per week (8.00-5.00)includes 1-hour unpaid lunch)
Accommodation:
Live-out position
We are looking for an exceptional, reliable, and deeply passionate Head Girl to take the reins of our beautifully situated livery facility. Managing a total of 33 horses (20 stabled, 13 grass livery), this role requires a true professional who takes immense pride in running a well organised yard, maintaining immaculate yard presentation, and prioritizing high standards of equine welfare.
If you are frustrated by yards with low standards and want a role where your organizational skills and eye for detail are truly valued and respected, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Do
- Lead by Example: Oversee the daily yard schedule, leading a small team consisting of one full-time groom and an apprentice.
- Equine & Field Management: Take daily ownership of the grass livery block (health checks, rugging, water, fencing checks) and oversee the daily care of the 20 stabled horses.
- Clinical Care: Monitor horse health meticulously, manage individual feeding/rehab plans, administer treatments, and confidently liaise with vets, farriers, and physios.
- Organization: Keep the yard diary up to date, monitor forage and bedding stock levels, and act as a professional, welcoming point of contact for our clients.
What We Are Looking For
- Reliability Above All: Someone punctual, structured, and completely trustworthy who can run the yard seamlessly without micro-management.
- Genuine Pride in the Job: A professional who sweeps the corners, notices a loose shoe before it falls off, and treats every horse with genuine care.
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in a professional yard environment. BHS Stage 4 (or Senior Yard Manager equivalent) is highly desirable, but exceptional practical experience and a flawless work ethic are essential.
- Leadership: Confident ability to delegate tasks fairly, mentor our apprentice, and maintain high standards on the yard.
What We Offer
- A highly competitive salary of £30,000 gross per year.
- Fixed, structured working hours (8-5) with no split shifts.
- Set days off
- A supportive, professional employer who values hard work and respects contracted hours.
HEAD GIRL/YARD MANAGER employer: British Grooms Association
Ed Dunlop Racing is an exceptional employer that values teamwork and leadership, offering a unique opportunity to work closely with horses and a dedicated team in the thrilling world of racing. With a supportive work culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for personal growth, employees can thrive both professionally and personally while enjoying the excitement of travelling to races across the UK and abroad.
Contact Details:
British Grooms Association Recruitment Team
