Stable Yard Assistant
| Company: | SRUC |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.52 - £13.52 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | AB21 9YA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
Summary
About The Team:
School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences.
The first new School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland for 150 years.
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has developed an innovative new School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences. We have a clear ambition to ‘promote the resilience of our graduates to sustainably support the animals and rural communities at the heart of Scotland’s Natural Economy’.
Wayne Powell, SRUC Principal and CEO
. ‘We are an ambitious institution with a bold vision for the future. This is a ground-breaking model to expand access to educational opportunities and broaden the range of potential students who would not ordinarily be able to attend a School of Veterinary Medicine. It will also help solve existing skills shortages across Scotland’.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Technical Support Officer to join our friendly team at our Aberdeen Campus on a part time, permanent contract.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role will be to attend to the care of our equines ensuring high welfare standards are maintained at all times. There will be additional duties of welfare checks for our small herd of ruminants who also reside at Sunnybrae Farm Stables. The facility is used to support the delivery of practical teaching sessions for students undertaking courses at SRUC Craibstone.
Duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Feeding and watering equines and livestock
- Health checks equine and livestock, grooming and application of rugs
- Cleaning stables and field maintenance
- Leading horses to and from fields and stables
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
Minimum Qualifications:
We welcome applications from individuals with a genuine passion for working with animals. While not essential, holding an NC in Equine Studies, Agriculture or Animal Care, as well as BHS Levels 1 and 2, would be considered desirable and may strengthen your application by demonstrating relevant practical knowledge and experience.
For full person specification please download the job particulars before you apply for the role.
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
Please note that this position does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Why work for SRUC?
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply” or visiting
Jobs at SRUC
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.
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