Equine Groom Apprenticeship - 5* Event Yard
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Company: Felicity Collins Eventing
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Location: Hailsham, BN27 3QS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000045787
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Application Deadline Date: 18/09/2026
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Start Date: 01/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Working hours will be done on a rota basis and you will be required to work at least one weekend day.
Brief Description
Michelham Farm are a small friendly yard, creating a supportive environment, they strongly value respect, teamwork and open communication. They are now looking for a hardworking, keen to learn, teamplayer, looking to start their dream career on an event yard.
Training to be Provided
Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours
- Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
- If you have not achieved your maths and/or English GCSE's to grade 4 or above, Haddon Training will support you in achieving this with Functional Skills
Future Prospects
- Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship and or full time employment
Vacancy Detail
As the apprentice, your day will include:
- All daily general yard duties which should be completed to a high standard with a fast-moving can-do attitude
- Previous experience working on a yard is required
- Competition preparation
- Riding opportunities available to the right candidate .
The apprenticeship is based on site full time and no need for sitting in the classroom as plenty of practical opportunities.
You must be a UK resident in order to apply for this role.
Other Information
There is no accommodation available with this position, and location is rural so please make sure you can reliably get there and back daily before applying.