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We are seeking an experienced safeguarding professional to provide strategic leadership for safeguarding, integrity and culture across The Pony Club. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this role will ensure we have a robust and continuously improving framework for protecting children, young people and adults at risk, while embedding a culture where everyone feels safe, respected, included and able to speak up.

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of our safeguarding strategy, policies and procedures
• Provide expert safeguarding advice and assurance to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board
• Oversee safeguarding risk, case-management arrangements and complex escalations
• Lead safeguarding assurance, audits, reviews, training and organisational learning
• Provide strategic leadership for the central safeguarding team and Branch and Centre Safeguarding Officer network

Hours: Full-time, 9am–5pm
Location: Hybrid, with time in the Shrewley office
Salary: £60,000–£70,000

Apply with CV & Expression of Interest: [email protected]

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

We are looking for an experienced safeguarding professional to join The Pony Club’s central Safeguarding Team. This important role will manage and progress safeguarding and disciplinary cases, ensuring concerns are appropriately assessed, risk-managed, investigated where necessary and handled through the correct organisational processes.

• Manage and progress allocated safeguarding and disciplinary cases
• Assess risk, urgency and evidence to determine appropriate next steps
• Coordinate investigations and gather information from relevant individuals and organisations
• Prepare clear and objective case summaries and reports for panels and decision-making bodies
• Maintain accurate case records and identify emerging risks, themes and organisational learning

Hours: Full-time, 9am–5pm
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £40,000–£45,000

Apply with CV & Expression of Interest: [email protected]

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

We are looking to appoint a trustee who is passionate about creating safe, inclusive and positive environments where everyone feels respected and supported. This voluntary role will provide strategic safeguarding oversight and assurance to the Board, helping The Pony Club achieve and maintain the highest standards of safeguarding as part of our 2026–2030 strategy and Centenary Programme.

• Provide strategic safeguarding leadership, oversight and assurance to the Board
• Help embed safeguarding across organisational governance, practice and culture
• Support the Board in identifying and managing safeguarding risks
• Provide informed challenge and practical advice to the Board and Senior Management Team
• Chair The Pony Club’s proposed Safeguarding and Integrity Committee

Commitment: Voluntary role, with at least a monthly commitment and additional involvement between Board meetings

Apply with CV & Supporting Statement: [email protected]

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Area Centre Coordinator for Area 3 to support the riding centres affiliated with The Pony Club across Yorkshire. This is a self-employed role out in the field with remuneration per centre review.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting The Pony Club Central Office to manage the support of Linked Riding Centres within your Area.
• Conducting Centre Reviews with existing Linked Riding Centres and visiting riding centres wishing to become linked to The Pony Club.
• Ensuring that Linked Riding Centres uphold the ethos of The Pony Club, promote good practice for riding schools, equestrian training, and the Centre Membership Scheme.

Apply with covering letter and CV: [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 22nd November