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RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints about animal cruelty, rescue animals and give advice to animal owners.
Volunteering
You can apply directly for trainee inspector vacancies. You should be willing to move to another part of the country to do your training, if necessary. To be taken on as a trainee you'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and maths, and experience of working with animals. If your initial application is successful, you'll be invited to a selection day where you'll complete a series of assessments and an interview.
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Working day-to-day, you could:
With experience, you could progress to chief inspector then regional superintendent. You could also move into management or training roles at the RSPCA headquarters.
Deckhands clear the decks, prepare and maintain equipment and handle the catch on offshore fishing vessels.
Horse grooms are responsible for the care and welfare of horses, and maintain stables and riding equipment.
Gamekeepers manage countryside areas used for shooting and fishing.
Riding holiday leaders take individuals and groups out on treks.
Farriers make and fit horseshoes, and care for horses' hooves.
Beekeepers manage colonies of honeybees kept in hives to produce honey, beeswax and royal jelly.
Arabella and her team are looking for 2 apprentices to join her team at Waterstock riding centre, they are predominately a riding school with around 30 horses and ponies, Arabella and her daughter also compete in dressage and show jumping. The ideal candidate will already have good basic equine experience, ideally be interested in learning how to teach riding lessons and be happy to work with children.This position is aimed at 18 and under age group and they can offer the ridden pathway to the right candidate.
Claire and her team at East Leaze farm are looking for 2 apprentices to join the team, this is a large fast paced yard with upto 60 horses in at anytime.East Leaze is a backing and pre train yard for flat and jump racehorses, they also offer rehabilitation for injured thoroughbreds. Although this would be a Non- Ridden Apprenticeship there is riding available for the right candidate.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at a professional yard during this apprenticeship.International 1.45m level private SJ yard based CH48.Successful candidates will already have a Level 2 Equine apprenticeship qualification or equivalent experience.Riding available for right candidate.
Louise and her team at the Island riding centre on the Isle of Wight are looking for a new member of staff to join their small but perfectly formed team. The ideal candidate doesn’t need to have masses of equine experience but rather be really passionate about horse care and be keen to help with leading the horses and assisting with the lessons in the riding school and RDA centre . This is a NON ridden position, for 16-18 year olds.
Fergal OBrien Racing is based in Cheltenham GL54 a National Hunt horse racing training establishment located in the heart of the Cotswolds with a state of the art training facility currently comprising 86 stables, both an uphill and a round gallop and an all weather schooling strip. On site there is also an owners room, the racing office and 8 en-suite bedrooms for staff accommodation.Pool bonuses as per the Pool Money AgreementThis apprenticeship will give you a fresh insight into the National Hunt Racing scene and teach you everything about racing that you could ever know. They were the 18th National Hunt training establishment ever to reach 100 winners in a season and have surpassed that mark for three consecutive seasons now. They currently have a fantastic team of staff all fully dedicated to the care of our horses. There ongoing aim is to ensure the horses are well fed, happy and fit in order to give them the best possible chance of success on the racecourses.
A wonderful chance to join a successful team at Claire Dyson Racing & Rehabilitation Centre based in the Worcestershire countryside. Level 2 or 3, Ridden and non-riding positions available. Read full description below:
As an Aquatics Technician Apprentice, you’ll play a hands-on role in the day-to-day care of aquatic animals and assist PureAquatics’ experienced team with installations and maintenance services. You’ll gain valuable experience in animal husbandry, learn how to work with aquatic and reptile species, and develop technical skills involved in setting up and maintaining aquariums.
Jane Gilby is an international Dressage rider who has previously competed for Australia and New Zealand , she now runs a small private professional yard of 11 horses, which boasts excellent facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas. They are now looking for a an apprentice groom to join their small team.Hours are 40 per week over 5 days to include weekend work, 7am - 4pm, with an hours lunch and a tea break.
IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLEThis is a fantastic opportunity to join Aston Mullins Stud, which is owned by Simon and Mags Hope whose life-long passion for racing and bloodstock led to them acquiring the present 300-350 acre farm in the heart of the Vale of Aylesbury in 2000.
Matt Lanni is one of the most highly qualified coaches in British Showjumping, and the owner of Halefield Stud. Based in Peterborough, PE8 5EG the successful candidate will be working on an exceptional yard with an array of excellent faciities. In return, the successful apprentice will be experienced with horses, a confident rider and ready to undertake a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom role. Level 2 will also be considered.Accommodation can be offered, and livery for your own horse may be an option.
Isaac Hall and his team at Wayside Lodge are looking for a new equine apprentice to join them, Isaac runs a 20 indoor box yard with mainly show jumpers , a few liveries and he also breeds around 5 foals a year there. He is looking for an enthusiastic young person with good basic equine experience who is keen to develop their equine knowledge .Hours 35-40 per week dependent on age, over 5 days, 8-5pm to include 1 weekend day per week.
Dani Evans is a international 5* eventer, based in North East Somerset. Now looking for a new member to join their amazing team as an equine apprentice. Dani runs a 20 horse yard of mainly competition eventers and is looking for an experienced young equine to further develop and grow their equine knowledge.Hours 40 per week over 5 days, to include 1 weekend day per week, 7.30am - 5pm with breaks.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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