Equine Technologist – Enniskillen

Location: CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
Pay: Approx. £21.35 per hour
Hours: 37 hours | Monday-Friday
Contract: Temporary assignment – 9 November 2026 to 14 October 2027

JDR Recruitment is recruiting an Equine Technologist for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA / CAFRE.

This is a varied role supporting the development of the equine industry through Further and Higher Education, technical training, knowledge transfer and industry engagement.

The Role

You will:

• Develop and deliver Further and Higher Education programmes.
• Plan and deliver teaching modules and learning activities.
• Deliver industry training courses, technical workshops and demonstrations.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress and achievement.
• Provide academic guidance, mentoring and pastoral support.
• Supervise practical activities involving horses, equine facilities and specialist equipment.
• Contribute to curriculum review and development.
• Build relationships with employers, professional bodies and industry stakeholders.
• Support knowledge-transfer, innovation and industry-development activity.
• Ensure compliance with CAFRE Health & Safety requirements.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• At least a 2:2 Honours Degree or equivalent in:
  • Equine Studies
  • Equine Management
  • Equine Science
  • Equine Business
  • Veterinary Science
  • Veterinary Physiotherapy
  • Or a closely related subject.
• At least 1 year’s full-time equivalent relevant post-qualification experience in the equine industry.
• A full current driving licence enabling the holder to drive in Northern Ireland.

Experience gained during a relevant Master’s degree or higher qualification may count towards the one-year post-qualification experience requirement.

Desirable

It would be advantageous to have experience:

• Organising industry events, seminars or technical workshops.
• Delivering knowledge-transfer programmes.
• Working with employers, professional bodies or industry stakeholders.
• Collecting, analysing and presenting technical information to industry audiences.

Some work outside normal office hours may be required, including evenings, weekends, public holidays and occasional short periods outside Northern Ireland.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks and obtain Enhanced security clearance.

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