Groom - Tactical Mounted Unit - Specialist Operations in Manchester

Overview

The Specialist Operations Branch is looking to recruit a full‑time groom to work within the Mounted Unit at the Hough End Complex.

Shift Pattern

The post has a 9‑week shift pattern working a range of shifts through the week and at weekend. Working hours are 06.30 till 15.00 hrs on a day shift and 14.30 hrs till 23.00 hrs on a late shift. Please note this attracts 14% shift allowance and 14.25% weekend enhancement.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide general equestrian service meeting the care and welfare, grooming and exercising needs of the horses to enable the Mounted Unit to achieve its maximum operational potential. Therefore experience and confidence in handling, from the ground, a variety of horses is essential together with experience carrying out all groom and stable duties for example grooming, feeding, mucking out, maintenance of equipment and cleaning of the complex.

Qualifications

• BHS Stages 2 or equivalent qualification or practical experience.
• Flexible approach to areas of work according to rostered schedules is essential.

Application Process

Shortlisting will take place W/C Monday 26th January 2026

Practical Assessment will take place Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th February 2026

Final Interviews: TBC

Benefits

In addition to your salary, GMP offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and well‑being support. To view the full details of the range of benefits we offer, please cut and paste the link below into your browser:

https://www.gmp.police.uk/police-forces/greater-manchester-police/areas/greater-manchester-force-content/careers/careers/police-staff/itdigital/benefits/

Equal Opportunity

Due to the Equality Act 2010 the sickness will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process and therefore candidates need to ensure that they have good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices.

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.

Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process. Please contact GMP Recruitment at gmprecruitment1@gmp.police.uk

As an equal opportunities’ employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP.