Equestrian Groom & Junior Coach in Auchterarder

COME AND JOIN US . . .

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and outgoing Equestrian Groom & Junior Coach to join our Equestrian team.

The on target earning potential for this role is £31,062 / per annum – comprising a base salary of £26,062, plus a qualified estimate of £5,000 in gratuities and service charge.* As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards

ABOUT GLENEAGLES

One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and sporting estates, Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys and Number One Resort in the UK & Ireland by readers of the Travel + Leisure for their 2025 World’s Best Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.

WORKING AT GLENEAGLES

We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ – not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here permanently to develop a career, some work seasonally, while others have a schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract @types to suit everyone.

Location: Auchterarder, just off the A9. Gleneagles is also within easy reach of a number of Scottish towns and cities: Edinburgh City Centre (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins), Stirling and Perth (25mins).

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• Taking immense pride in every stable duty, with meticulous attention to detail and genuine care for our horses’ wellbeing. You’ll notice the small things, proactively reporting any concerns, changes in behaviour, or signs of injury
• Providing a warm, welcome presence and informed point of contact for all visitors to our stable yard
• Preparing our horses and ponies for lessons with precision and care, ensuring every detail is perfect so that every ride begins with confidence and calm, and our guest experience is both fabulous and memorable
• Managing turn in and turn out routines thoughtfully, promoting the health, happiness, and natural behaviour of our horses through stimulating and consistent routines
• Delivering lead rein and beginner lessons with enthusiasm and patience, supporting senior coaches with group rides and countryside hacks, always ensuring a safe, fun, and informative experience
• Playing an active part in our Pony Club programme, helping inspire and educate the next generation of riders while supporting the wider mission of this much-loved organisation
• Interacting with our guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations, playing your part in making their stay with us luxurious in every way

The kind of person we’re looking for:

• At a minimum, you’ve achieved your BHS Stage 2 qualification, and you’re passionate about progressing further in your teaching career; we’ll support you every step of the way
• Outgoing and approachable, you thrive on connecting with people and you excel in a collaborative environment
• A natural team player, you’re always willing to lend a hand, share knowledge, and support others in delivering exceptional experiences
• You’re confident in looking after our guests and members, responding to their questions with warmth and professionalism
• Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; you\’re passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
• You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
• A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you\’re well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way

What’s in it for you:

Time to let your hair down

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
• Seasonal parties and local social events
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
• Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum

Treats in your pocket

• Flexi points into your Perkboxwallet to spend as you choose. The points can be spent immediately, or you can save them up over a number of months, for perks that cost that little bit more. All this gives you greater choice, so you can pick the things that mean the most to you!
• Free ‘pay day’ lunch and monthly drinks offers
• A generous ‘refer a friend’ scheme

Be our guest

• Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night – a benefit available upon completion of 12 months service
• Friends & Family discounted rate of £225 – £275 B&B per night at Gleneagles
• Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels, located across some spectacular locations, including London, Paris, Rome, Dubai, Doha, Rio, NY, Chicago and LA…to name just a few
• Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our estate

Investment in your development and wellbeing

• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
• Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments
• Monthly recognition programme
• Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
• Complimentary access to our staff gym
• Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the estate that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive around £5,000 in addition to their annual salary

If you are our next Equestrian Groom & Junior Coach, please forward your most recent CV to us today!

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