Senior Equine Events Assistant - Based at Preston

At Myerscough, our values drive us: we are passionate about education, collaborative in our approach, professional in everything we do, and committed to Fredie (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement).

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Senior Equine Events Assistant to join our Myerscough Commercial Services team and play a key role in delivering our diverse and exciting programme of equine events within the renowned International Arena. In this hands‑on and fast‑paced role, you will support the planning, preparation, and smooth delivery of a wide range of competitive and educational equine events. From creating event schedules and coordinating with judges and officials, to preparing arena spaces and operating online scoring systems, you’ll help ensure every event runs to the highest professional standard.

You will provide excellent customer service to competitors, visitors, students, and colleagues, acting as an ambassador for the College and contributing to the outstanding reputation of our equine facilities. The role also includes supervising casual staff during some events, supporting wider commercial services when required, and assisting with essential administrative tasks such as responding to enquiries, managing event documentation, and monitoring stock levels.

As part of a dynamic and supportive team, you’ll work collaboratively to maintain exceptional standards of presentation, safety, and organisation throughout the International Arena and surrounding facilities. Regular evening and weekend work is an integral part of the role, aligned with the nature of the events schedule.

Why join us?

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well‑recognised partnership with the University of Lancashire and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.

What We Offer

• A generous holiday allowance of 33 days, plus bank holidays.
• Regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide wellbeing support in moments of need.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• We are flexible working friendly and happy to discuss interest in flexible working.

Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre‑conditional term of our job offer. Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre‑employment background and safeguarding checks. The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team. As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.