General Manager, Light Cavalry Stables

HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY

Flemish Farm, Windsor

Full-time

29th April 2026

Listed today

The Light Cavalry
Honourable Artillery Company

General Manager, Light Cavalry Stables
Flemish Farm, Windsor

1 Background

1.1 The Honourable Artillery Company

The Honourable Artillery Company was established by Royal Charter on 25th August 1537.
Since the 17th century the Company has also been described as a Regiment, and since 1964 has
been registered as a charity (charity no 208443). Its charitable purpose, in line with its original
charter, is "for military exercise and training and for the better defence of the realm". The HAC
has occupied Artillery Garden since 1641 and Armoury House, its Headquarters and Mess, was
built in 1734.

The HAC comprises the Regiment (part of the Army Reserve) and a membership of 2,500 active
and veteran personnel. It also runs two CCF contingents, a Special Constabulary Detachment
and ceremonial sub-units. The Light Cavalry is one of these ceremonial units and is described
below.

1.2 The Light Cavalry

Formed in 1861, the HAC's original Light Cavalry Troop was absorbed into a new horse
artillery battery in 1891. In 1979, its spirit was re-ignited within the HAC's Saddle Club to form
the new Light Cavalry ceremonial unit that exists today.

Membership of the Light Cavalry is open to all ranks of any Service. The Light Cavalry's most
prominent event of the year is providing the Lady Mayoress with a travelling escort at the Lord
Mayor's Show in London; it also provides a dismounted carpet guard to the Lord Mayor's coach
at the entrance to the Law Courts. Additional ceremonial duties have included providing guards

at polo matches at Smith's Lawn, Windsor, during the summer and participating in other
parades in London and elsewhere.

The Light Cavalry's horses are maintained at Flemish Farm on the edge of Windsor Great Park.
The Light Cavalry's normal establishment is twelve horses, and these are augmented for
ceremonial and military equitation activities by a small number of horses owned by members.

1.3 Flemish Farm

The Light Cavalry's Stables at Flemish Farm includes twelve stables, a tack room, stores, an
office, and a covered arena. While the 20m by 40m covered arena, the office and secure storage
area were purchased by the HAC, the remaining facilities belong to The Crown Estate. There is
limited access to turnout nearby.

The primary purpose of the operation at Flemish Farm is to provide suitable trained horses for
the Light Cavalry's military equitation and ceremonial duties. To this end, the horses need to be
well cared for, fit, adaptable, and suitably trained. This calls for year-round care as well as
exercise and training by Supporting Riders who in turn provide the bulk of the revenue
underpinning the viability of the Stables.

Local organisations, including schools and other Armed Forces groups, also make use of Light
Cavalry instructors and facilities. Members of the Light Cavalry have taken part in a variety of
equestrian competitive activities, both individually and in teams, including cross-country, skill-
at-arms and show jumping.

The Light Cavalry has a reputation for the highest standards of horse welfare, safety,
presentation, and behaviour in all that it does. This reputation must be carefully guarded and
must not be put at risk.

In 2004, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II presented the Light Cavalry with a Royal Warrant.
Though a privately funded, volunteer unit the Light Cavalry is involved in regular high profile
public appearances and is seen in the same context as the Household Cavalry and the King's
Troop. Therefore, the Light Cavalry's operation, whether in Windsor Great Park, or on a wider
stage, must strive to always maintain the highest standards.

2 Job Description

2.1

Job Title: General Manager

Employed by: The Honourable Artillery Company

Reporting to: The Board of the Light Cavalry

2.2

Job Purpose

The holder of this position will lead a team of grooms, managing all aspects of the Light
Cavalry's Stables at Flemish Farm to ensure a safe, efficient and commercially viable operation.
The role includes participating in all aspects of the work of the team, including manual yard
work, as required.

2.3 Responsibilities

2.3.1

Management, Planning and Finance

2.3.1.1
of materials, and financial reporting in coordination with the Light Cavalry's treasurer.

Manage ride bookings, the collection of and accounting for revenue, purchase

2.3.1.2
and systems including the Stables' web site and social media channels

Maintain efficient operational, financial, communications and other records

2.3.1.3
horses, providing a case to the Board through the Riding Master.

Identify opportunities for capital expenditure, including the purchase of

2.3.1.4
Promote the commercial viability of the Light Cavalry Stables through suitable
publicity to generate revenue while carefully guarding the reputation of the Light Cavalry.

2.3.1.5
ensure the needs of the Stables are met in a cost-effective and timely manner

Organise suppliers and specialists, including farriers, veterinarians etc, to

Prepare clear activity, management, and financial reports for the Light Cavalry

2.3.1.6
Board, and attend monthly Board meetings, usually held in the evenings, to present
updates, highlight key issues, and support strategic decision-making.

2.3.2

Horses

Maintain a stock of up to twelve trained horses to enable Light Cavalry duties

2.3.2.1
while generating revenue from Supporting Riders and other agreed sources to maintain
financial viability.

2.3.2.2

2.3.2.3

2.3.2.4

Maintain diligence in the welfare of the horses at all times.

Ensure readiness to react to veterinary and/or site-wide emergencies

Actively train horses for Ceremonial role and for all civilian activities

2.3.3

Staff

2.3.3.1
safety and customer care.

Lead the grooms in the day-to-day care of the horses, with a focus on welfare,

2.3.3.2

Mentor and appraise the grooms, seeking opportunities for development

2.3.4

Facilities

2.3.4.1
facilities are kept safe, suitably maintained, functional and presentable.

Liaise with The Crown Estate and Guards Polo Club to ensure the Stables’

2.3.4.2

2.3.4.3

Organise, where appropriate, volunteer maintenance activities

Ensure vehicle and equipment maintenance is timely and cost-effective.

2.3.5

Programme of Activities

Organise, in liaison with the Riding Master, the mounting of military

2.3.5.1
equitation and ceremonial duties, including equipment preparation, transport and
support for these duties.

2.3.5.2
activities for Supporting Riders

Organise, on site shows and displays to maintain a popular programme of

2.3.5.3
Community Saddle Clubs in mounting on site shows and displays

Support the HAC Saddle Club, the Civil Service Riding Club, and Armed Forces

2.3.5.4
units.

Promote the safe and appropriate use of the Stables by schools and military

2.3.6

Training and Development

2.3.6.1
lessons and coaching

Lead the development of civilian rider capability, including as an instructor for

2.3.6.2
varied, popular, and financially productive training

Organise third party coaches and instructors to maintain a high standard of

2.3.6.3
participation in the RA Hunt and cross-country events and Windsor Park Equestrian Club.

Promote and support off-site opportunities by Supporting Riders such as

2.3.7

Communications and Third-Party Liaison

2.3.7.1
Saddle Club, riding clubs, military organisations, and schools

Maintain good relations with third-party organisations including the HAC

2.3.7.2
publicity and communications

Maintain the web site and make appropriate use of social media to support

2.3.7.3
Riders

Provide timely, regular and appropriate communications with Supporting

2.3.8

Compliance

2.3.8.1
and animal welfare law.

Maintain compliance regarding employment, health and safety, safeguarding,

2.3.8.2

Act as safeguarding officer

2.3.8.3
maintained.

Ensure suitable licensing, insurance, qualifications, certifications etc are

2.3.8.4
Farm

Set and maintain high standards of behaviour for all those riding at Flemish

Maintain the Stables’ BHS accreditation and Local Authority Licence, seeking

2.3.8.5
appropriate opportunities for wider recognition of the Light Cavalry's standards and
activities.

3 Person Specification

The successful job holder will be enthusiastic, organised and personable, a skilled and
experienced equestrian, a team leader, ready to work alongside team members to achieve the
purpose of the Stables.

Category

Essential

Desirable

Riding Skills

Office and IT
Skills

Safeguarding/child
protection training

Riding at BHS Stage
3 equivalent
Competent with
Microsoft Office
(Word/Excel)

Accounting
Software

with respect to safeguarding

Business/finance management
Riding above Stage 3

Website and social media
editing/management

Accounting system: Xero

Operations management: ECPro

Assessment
Method

Riding exercise
(several horses)
Interview exercise

CV and exercise

Other Skills

Negotiating skill

Interview

Managing difficult
third-party
situations

4 Appointment Process

All applicants must complete an application form (electronically or by hand), providing a full
career history and names and contact details for two referees. This should be accompanied by a
letter of application addressed to the Officer Commanding the Light Cavalry.

· The closing date for applications to reach the Light Cavalry, HAC is 29 April 2026

· Interviews are planned for week commencing 11 May 2026

· Candidates must bring with them to their interview certain documents which will be specified
in the invitation to interview.

· An appointment will be announced as soon as possible after the interview process has been
completed.

5 General Salary and Conditions

· The salary will depend on qualifications and experience

· This is an all-year round full-time role and the core working hours are 40 hrs per week.

· The successful applicant must be prepared to work outside these hours occasionally to meet
the requirements of the post.

· You will be entitled to 28 days leave, including bank holidays. Leave will be by agreement and
authorised in advance to enable all Light Cavalry commitments to be met.

· The HAC participates in a generous Contributory Pension Scheme.

6 Safeguarding and Child Protection

The HAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young persons. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection
screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.

7 Application Form

Role: General Manager, Light Cavalry Stables (Flemish Farm, Windsor)

How to complete: Please type or write clearly. If a question does not apply, write “N/A”. You may attach additional sheets if
needed (please number them and include your name on each page).

Submitting your application:

 Submit this form together with a covering letter.

 Submissions may be sent as a pdf to rm.lc@hac.org.uk or posted to The Light Cavalry Stables, Flemish Farm, Windsor

If available, please provide a CV

Great Park, Windsor SL4 2LD

Closing date for receipt: 29 April 2026

7.1 Applicant Details

Full name

Preferred name (if different)
Address

Postcode
Telephone
Email

7.2 Right to Work, Availability and Driving

Do you have the right to work in the UK?
If yes, what documentation can you provide? (e.g. passport)
Earliest start date
Are you able to work full time year-round (40 hrs/week) and occasionally outside core
hours (evenings/weekends) as required?
Do you hold a full UK driving licence?
Are you willing/able to drive vehicles/horseboxes (if applicable) as part of duties?

Yes ☐ No ☐

Yes ☐ No ☐
Yes ☐ No ☐

7.3 Qualifications and Certifications

Coaching/teaching
qualification(s)

BHS qualifications (e.g., Stage
3 Care & Lunge; Stage 2 Teach;
Stage 3 Complete Coach)

First Aid qualification
(level/date)
Safeguarding/child protection
training (provider/date)
Other relevant qualifications
(e.g., H&S, risk assessment,
business/finance)

7.4 Employment History

Please provide your full employment history, starting with your current/most recent role. Include any periods of self-
employment, study, career breaks, or unpaid work. You may continue on additional sheets if required.

From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

Employer, role, key duties (incl. leadership responsibilities)

7.5 Equestrian Experience and Competence

Current riding level (e.g., BHS Stage
3 equivalent)

Experience training horses for
ceremonial/military or similar high-
standard work (describe)

Experience teaching/coaching riders
(levels taught, formats, group sizes)

Experience maintaining high
standards of welfare, turnout and
presentation

Experience managing emergencies
(veterinary/site-wide). Provide an
example.

7.6 Management, Finance, IT and Communications

Experience managing staff (rota, supervision,
appraisal, mentoring). Provide brief details.

Experience managing bookings, customer care and
difficult situations. Provide brief details.

Financial administration experience (invoicing, cash
handling, reporting, budgeting)

Accounting software used (e.g., Xero or similar)

Microsoft Office competence (Word/Excel):
describe typical tasks (e.g., spreadsheets, reports)

Website/social media management experience
(platforms/tools, typical outputs)

7.7 Compliance and Safeguarding Declarations

Are you willing to undergo safeguarding/child protection screening appropriate to the post
(including checks with past employers)?
Are you willing to act as the Safeguarding Officer as part of your role?
Do you have any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that would be
relevant to the post? (You may be asked for further details.)

Yes ☐ No ☐

Yes ☐ No ☐
Yes ☐ No ☐

7.8 Health, Safety and Physical Requirements

Are you able to undertake the manual yard work associated with the role, including working
outdoors year-round?
Do you have any allergies/medical conditions relevant to working with
horses/hay/straw/dust?
If yes, please provide details and any reasonable adjustments you may require, below.

Yes ☐ No ☐

7.9 Supporting Statement

Please explain how you meet the requirements of the role. You may use the prompts below to structure your answer
(continue on additional sheets if required).

 Management, planning and finance: bookings, income, reporting and supplier management.
 Horse welfare and training: maintaining a stock of trained horses; emergency readiness; standards of turnout and

behaviour.

 Staff leadership: leading, mentoring and developing grooms and supporting a positive safety culture.
 Facilities and equipment: maintaining a safe, presentable yard; coordinating maintenance; liaising with The Crown

Estate/Guards Polo Club.

 Programme of activities: supporting ceremonial duties and a varied, financially productive civilian programme.
 Training and instruction: coaching riders; organising third-party instructors/coaches.
 Communications: supporting riders communications; website/social media.
 Compliance and safeguarding: H&S, licensing/insurance, safeguarding officer responsibilities.

continue on additional sheets if required

7.10 Referees

Please provide details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer (where possible). At
least one referee should have known you while working in an equestrian role. We will not contact referees in advance of an
interview without your permission, unless you indicate otherwise below.

Referee 1

Referee 2

Name

Organisation

Relationship to you / role
Telephone
Email

May we contact this referee prior to
interview? Yes ☐ No ☐

7.11 Privacy Notice (Applicant Data)

Who we are (data controller)
The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) is the data controller for the personal data you provide in connection with your
application for employment.

What data we collect
This will typically include your contact details, work history, qualifications, references, right to work information, and
information you provide in your supporting statement. Depending on the role and stage of the process, it may also include
information about health (for reasonable adjustments), safeguarding information, and information relating to criminal
convictions and DBS checks where relevant.

How we use your data (purposes)
We use applicant data to: administer the recruitment process; assess your suitability for the role; communicate with you; carry
out pre-employment checks (including contacting referees); comply with safeguarding duties; and, if you are successful, to
prepare an employment contract and onboard you.

Lawful bases
We process your personal data where necessary for our legitimate interests in recruiting staff and running a fair recruitment
process, and where necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract. We also process data where
necessary to comply with legal obligations (including employment and safeguarding obligations). Where we process special
category data (e.g., health information) we will do so only where permitted by law (for example, to make reasonable
adjustments). Where we process criminal convictions data (e.g., DBS information), we do so only where permitted and
appropriate for the role.

Who we share your data with
Your information will be shared only with those involved in the recruitment decision. It may also be shared with third parties
where necessary for recruitment checks and administration, such as referees, professional qualification bodies, safeguarding
bodies and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (or umbrella body), and with our professional advisers as needed.

International transfers
We do not intend to transfer your personal data outside the UK. If an overseas transfer becomes necessary, we will ensure
appropriate safeguards are in place.

How long we keep your data
If you are unsuccessful, we will normally retain recruitment records for up to 12 months after the recruitment decision
(unless a longer period is required by law or we have a specific, lawful reason to retain it). If you are successful, your
application information will be kept on your personnel file in accordance with our staff record retention practices.

Your rights
You have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to request access, rectification or erasure, to restrict or
object to processing in certain circumstances, and (where applicable) to data portability. You also have the right to lodge a
complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Contact
If you have questions about this notice or how your data is used, please contact: Rachel Bishop RBishop@hac.org.uk. If
applicable, our Data Protection Officer can be contacted via Rachel Bishop, as above.

Acknowledgement: I confirm that I have read and understood this privacy notice. Yes ☐

7.12 Declaration

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided on this form is true and complete. I understand
that providing false or misleading information may result in withdrawal of an offer of employment or termination of
employment.

Signature

Date

Application checklist

 Completed application form
 Covering letter
 CV (if available)
 Details of two referees (included in this form)
 Additional sheets (if used), clearly labelled with your name and the question/section number

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