At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for equines and livestock, ensuring high welfare standards.
- Company: Join Scotland's innovative School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences.
- Benefits: Generous leave, enhanced pension, cycle scheme, and tailored development.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal welfare while gaining hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for animals; NC in Equine Studies or Animal Care is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role will be to attend to the care of our equines ensuring high welfare standards are maintained at all times. There will be additional duties of welfare checks for our small herd of ruminants who also reside at Sunnybrae Farm Stables. The facility is used to support the delivery of practical teaching sessions for students undertaking courses at SRUC Craibstone.
Duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Feeding and watering equines and livestock
- Health checks equine and livestock, grooming and application of rugs
- Cleaning stables and field maintenance
- Leading horses to and from fields and stables
Minimum Qualifications: We welcome applications from individuals with a genuine passion for working with animals. While not essential, holding an NC in Equine Studies, Agriculture or Animal Care, as well as BHS Levels 1 and 2, would be considered desirable and may strengthen your application by demonstrating relevant practical knowledge and experience.
Eligibility for Sponsorship: Please note that this position does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Why work for SRUC?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in individuals' learning and development
SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.
Stable Yard Assistant employer: SRUC
SRUC is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion while fostering professional growth in the field of agricultural technology and mechanisation. Located at the Kings Building Campus in Edinburgh, employees benefit from generous annual leave, enhanced pension contributions, and flexible hybrid working options, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in education and research.
