Training and Support Officer – Maternity Cover

Company: National Equine Welfare Council
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Location: Speen
Job Description:

Salary: £25, 534 – £27,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience and hours

Hours: Part-time and full-time hours will be considered

Closing Date: This position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Interview Date: TBC

Organisation: The Horse Trust

Are you an organised and proactive coordinator who enjoys helping people learn and keeping essential processes running smoothly? We are looking for a Training and Support Coordinator to join us on a fixed-term maternity cover contract (6 months), supporting learning, onboarding and administration.

This varied role combines training coordination, learning-resource management and people administration. You will deliver internal training, coordinate new-starter and volunteer onboarding, maintain Moodle and training records.

What you will be doing

  • Delivering toolbox talks and training for new starters and current grooms.
  • Keeping presentations, videos, assessments, Moodle content and learning records up to date.
  • Coordinating employee and volunteer onboarding and system access.
  • Supporting BARTA courses and the effective running of the training centre.
  • Supporting annual leave, sickness, appraisal and recruitment administration.
  • Working with colleagues in Equine Care and Administration to provide support.
  • Maintain the training section of The Horse Trust website.
  • Coordinate day-to-day training-centre requirements and help keep the facilities organised and ready for use.

What We’re Looking For Essential

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage several priorities.
  • Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
  • Experience of coordinating training, onboarding, learning records or a comparable process.
  • Good digital skills, including confidence using shared files, presentations, spreadsheets and online learning systems.

Desirable

  • Experience in an equine, animal welfare, charity or training environment.
  • Knowledge of horse handling and safe yard practices.
  • Experience of Moodle or another learning management system.

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Posted: November 11th, 2026