Equestrian Team Commercial Coordinator

Job Reference: HR2526-113

Status / Hours: Permanent / part time-22.2 hours per week (could include weekends and evenings)

Salary: £28,094.11 per annum/full time equivalent

£16,856.47 per annum/pro rata

Location: Rodbaston Campus

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

South Staffordshire college are seeking an Equine Team Commercial Coordinator to run commercial shows throughout the year.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a wide range of equestrian competitions, including British Showjumping (BS) and British Dressage (BD) events. You will play an important role in coordinating the smooth and professional running of shows, contributing to a high-quality experience for competitors, judges and visitors.

Key responsibilities include assisting with the arranging of arenas and courses, maintaining show equipment and facilities, the running of dressage and showjumping competitions, and supporting judges and competitors throughout events.

The role requires a proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy event environment. Candidates should have excellent customer service skills, strong communication abilities and a sound knowledge of dressage and showjumping competitions, with the ability to assist competitors and clients with their horses.

The role will require someone who is flexible as the role will involve some weekend work and possibly evening work on a rota basis.

Successful candidates must be reliable, well-organised, and able to meet the physical demands of the role. You will have experience of British Show Jumping and British Dressage, excellent computer skills, a team player as well as able to take the lead, have strong people and customer services skills and be qualified to BHS Stage 1 & 2.

In return, you will experience being an important part within a professional equestrian setting, working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

To find out more about this great opportunity visit our recruitment portal to apply and to download a job specification.

THIS ROLE WILL INVOLVE SOME WEEKEND WORK AND POSSIBLY EVENINGS

All applications must be received by: Friday 19th June 2026

Interview date to be confirmed.

What you can expect from us

- we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Pay: £16,856.47 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person