As an organisation we are committed to welcoming new people to our team regardless of their background and we therefore welcome applications from anyone irrespective of age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability, marital status, religion or belief.
British Equestrian JOB APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE
British Equestrian (BEF) is the national federation for equestrianism in the UK, affiliated to the FEI and supported by UK Sport and Sport England. The organisation has 19 Member Bodies reflecting the interests of a very broad spectrum of equestrian sports and activities, ranging from Olympic and Paralympic competition to equine welfare, trade and recreational riding.
British Equestrian is committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation to bring new and different perspectives to our work. So that we can more closely reflect UK society, we particularly encourage applications from individuals within groups which are currently underrepresented within our organisation and include candidates from ethnically diverse communities, candidates with a disability, candidates from the LBTQ community or from under-served communities.
Position: Part-time (30 hours a week)
Location: Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth CV8 2XZ
Salary: £24,000 – £25,600 pro-rata (depending on experience)
We are looking to recruit a Secretariat Assistant to join our small and supportive team. This role would suit someone who enjoys working with detailed information, following established processes, maintaining accurate records, and completing administrative tasks to a high standard.
Much of the role involves processing applications, updating databases, checking information against regulations, and ensuring records are accurate and up to date. If you enjoy structured work, working methodically, and taking pride in accuracy and consistency, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Purpose of the Role
The Secretariat Assistant reports to the Head of Secretariat and provides essential administrative support for the National Federation's international administration and equine passport services.
What you will be doing
Passport Services
The majority of this work follows established processes and procedures and requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
International duties
If you think this is a role you’d be passionate about, please apply through the following link at Be Applied: Secretariat Assistant - British Equestrian
Applications should be submitted by no later than 17:00 on Sunday 9 August 2026. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 17 August, with second interviews being held week commencing 24 August 2026.
If you would like to discuss the role in further detail, please contact melissa.kinrade@bef.co.uk
Position: Full time (35 hours a week)
Location: Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth with hybrid working
Salary: £42,000 – £46,000 (depending on experience)
British Equestrian and its Member Bodies place the highest priority on the safety and welfare of those involved with and/or participating in equestrian sport, and welfare, inclusion and integrity are three of the six golden threads forming the essential foundations to our strategy. Working together, the BEF and its Member Bodies have established a strong shared approach to safeguarding practices, policies and educational materials, supported by campaigns such as the BEF’s Safe to Play campaign, and we are committed to continually enhancing and improving our safeguarding governance and practices.
The BEF is looking to recruit a new Safeguarding Manager into its team, following the retirement of the individual who has held the role for the last eight years. The Safeguarding Manager, working alongside our Member Bodies, plays a pivotal role in embedding safeguarding culture, policy, practice and assurance across the Federation and in meeting our ambitions to ensure that everyone engaging in activities across the federation has the opportunity to thrive.
The purpose of the role
Reporting to the Head of Integrity and HR, the Safeguarding Manager will:
What you’ll do
What you need to succeed – key experience, knowledge and skills
You must be a knowledgeable, experienced and resilient safeguarding professional who leads with integrity, empathy and confidence. Ideally, you will have experience of leading and managing safeguarding within a sport regulatory environment.
You will also need to demonstrate:
The role may include out-of-hours working, being on call and some travel within the UK.
You must share our commitment to safeguarding and to protecting and promoting positive outcomes for all stakeholders, including children, young people and adults who may be additionally vulnerable or at risk.
As business needs evolve, this role will change accordingly. This document should therefore be viewed as a guideline and may be subject to change.
If you think this is a role you’d be passionate about, please apply through the following link at Be Applied: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/k3fagfu2ns
Applications should be submitted by no later than 17:00 on Sunday 26 July 2026. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 10 August, with second interviews being held week commencing 17 August 2026.
If you would like to discuss the role in further detail, please contact Melissa Kinrade.
RDA Coach at Lowlands Equestrian Centre, Warwickshire
Hours: Flexible working available: This role is advertised as 30 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, but we're happy to consider flexible working patterns. The role can be shared between two or more people, so we'd encourage you to apply even if you can't work all the advertised hours or days.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,947
Role Purpose: The RDA Coach is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of safe, effective, and engaging sessions at Lowlands Equestrian Centre. The Coach role ensures that all sessions meet the needs of disabled riders while maintaining high standards of equine welfare, volunteer support, and compliance with RDA guidelines.
Closing date: 24 July 2026
How to apply: Please send a CV and cover letter to hr@rda.org.uk.