Groom - Tactical Mounted Unit - Specialist Operations
The Specialist Operations Branch is looking to recruit a full time groom to work within the Mounted Unit at the Hough End Complex. The post has a 9 week shift pattern working a range of shifts through the week and at weekend. Working hours are 06.30 till 15.00Hrs on a day shift and 14.30Hrs till 23.00Hrs on a late shift. Please note this attracts 14% shift allowance and 14.25% weekend enhancement.
The successful candidate will provide general equestrian service meeting the care and welfare, grooming and exercising needs of the horses to enable the Mounted Unit to achieve its maximum operational potential. Therefore experience and confidence in handling, from the ground, a variety of horses is essential together with experience carrying out all groom and stable duties for example grooming, feeding, mucking out, maintenance of equipment and cleaning of the complex.
A flexible approach to areas of work according to rostered schedules is essential and candidates should have BHS Stages 2 or equivalent qualification or practical experience.
Shortlisting will take place W/C Monday 26th January 2026
Practical Assessment will take place Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th February 2026
Final Interviews: TBC
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details regarding the skills required to do this role. The Job Description has been signposted to indicate at which stage of the process each criteria will be tested.
To be short-listed for interview, applicants should provide evidence for each essential and desirable criteria marked AF (application form) from the job description. You should limit your responses to no more than 150 words for each criteria.
If your application does not evidence criteria identified as essential and being assessed at application form (AF), you may not be shortlisted.
Benefits:
In addition to your salary, GMP offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and well being support. To view the full details of the range of benefits we offer please cut and paste the link below into your browser:
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