Equine Stable Manager

We encourage applicants to apply early, if we receive a high volume of applicants we may close the advert earlier than the planned date

Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

Role purpose

The role of the equine stable manager is to professionalise the management of mounted unit facilities and animals and support staff including apprentice(s). The equine stable manager will need to ride, develop and assess all police horses, both existing and new, ensuring their ongoing training.

The equine stable manager will supervise all grooms, assist them where necessary, and carry out administrative duties commensurate with the role.

The equine stable manager will provide additional support and training to Officers and staff to enhance performance, efficiency and effectiveness in delivering the force priorities, and the reputational strength of the WMP Mounted Unit.

Essential Skills

Strong knowledge of professional equine care, nutrition, training, and health management, with a particular focus on welfare and behavioural indicators in a variety of situations including transport, husbandry, and for veterinary treatments.
Strong evidence-based equitation knowledge including up-to-date understanding of equine behaviour and learning theory alongside an ability to apply this practically when handling, riding and training horses, including large and inexperienced horses.
Ability to foster positive human-horse interactions across the mounted unit and ensure training and handling methods are ethical promoting confidence and security alongside minimising stress.
First Aid experience of equine related emergencies.
Experience in the supervision/training of people undertaking equestrian tasks.
Experience of maintaining records and administrative duties.
College of Policing Mounted Riding Instructor Accreditation (or willingness to attain).
Has achieved a good attendance record.
Able to carry out duties including lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, loading/unloading, carrying. (This post is subject to medical examination).
Flexible approach to areas of work according to rostered schedules with an alternating/ rotating shift pattern.

Desirable skills

BHS Accredited Stage 4 Coach in complete Horsemanship or an extensive equestrian background.
HGV Cat C driving authorisation.
Current HSE First at work qualification (or willingness to attain).
Experience of working within the policing environment.

Hours

Mix of early and late shifts. Shifts can cover between the hours of 07:00 - 23:00. A degree of flexibility will be required.

Location

Within West Midlands force area

Allowances

TBC

Vetting

Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical

Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Interviews

Interview process will include a practical assessment (TBC). Interviews will take place after 30th June 2025.

Contact

For more information please contact mountedunit@westmidlands.police.uk

Benefit Statement

By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:

Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

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