The Pony Club
Warwickshire
Closing date: Monday 16th November 2026
Job Details
Closing Date for Applicants:
Monday 16th November 2026
The Pony Club is ‘the’ starting point for any young person, under the age of 25, who wants to learn how to ride and care for horses and ponies. Membership offers a range of benefits, including training in how to both care for and ride a horse/pony correctly, reinforced by Members taking tests, earning achievement badges, competing individually and in teams; and most importantly making friends and having fun.
Founded in 1929, The Pony Club now runs across 330 Branches and over 400 Centres in the UK alone, encompassing more than 30,000 Members.
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
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Please mention Equine Careers when applying.
