About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.
About the Location
Set in a restored 18th‑century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop‑ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.
About the Role
We’re seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Equestrian Manager to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced equestrian professional to take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of our equestrian centre, ensuring the highest standards of horse welfare, customer experience, and operational excellence. You’ll lead and motivate a small team, oversee riding activities and facilities, and act as an ambassador for equestrian excellence, delivering safe, enjoyable, and memorable experiences for all guests and members.
What You Will Do
- Manage the daily operation of the equestrian centre, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient running
- Oversee the care, welfare, and fitness of all horses and ponies, ensuring best practice at all times
- Plan and deliver riding activities, lessons, hacking, and events to suit a range of abilities
- Lead, train, and supervise equestrian staff, instructors, and yard assistants
- Ensure all health, safety, safeguarding, and animal welfare standards are met and maintained
- Carry out yard duties including stable management, turnout, feeding, tack care, and facility upkeep
- Manage rotas, holiday cover, and staffing levels to meet operational needs
- Liaise with guests, members, and other departments to deliver a high‑quality customer experience
- Maintain riding school standards, risk assessments, and relevant documentation
- Support budgeting, stock control, and supplier liaison as required
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience working within an equestrian environment in a supervisory or management role
- Relevant equestrian qualifications (e.g. BHS Stage qualifications or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of horse care, stable management, and equestrian health & safety
- Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others
- A professional, approachable manner with excellent communication skills
- Flexibility to work weekends and variable hours in line with equestrian operations
- Physically fit with the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- A genuine passion for horse welfare and outstanding guest experiences
Benefits
- Free Shuttle Bus transport from local towns/stations to the hotel (Fleet, Church Crookham and Elvetham Heath)
- Employee travel programme
- BUPA dental health care
- Excellent training and career development opportunities
- 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays (pro rata for maternity cover)
- Group Personal Pension Plan upon completion of three months’ service
- Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
- Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
- WeCare Employee Well Being Platform
- Uniform and free meals on duty
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