Association of British Riding Schools
West Sussex
Closing date: Thursday 27th November 2025
Job Details
Website:
abrs-info.org
Closing Date for Applicants:
Thursday 27th November 2025
18 - 24 hours per week
Salary £29K – £40k FTE + bonus
Join us in Building our Equestrian Community
The Association of British Riding Schools+ is a registered charity, the UK’s only organisation that focuses solely on supporting and promoting the interests of professional proprietors of equestrian establishments. This is a very interesting period to join the ABRS+ as our membership and profile are building, with increasing demand for our webinars, services and our well attended events.
We are looking for a Membership Manager, based at our office near Horsham, West Sussex, four days a week. This is a key role for the ABRS+ contributing to the on-going development of the organisation. Responsibilities include leading a small team, responding to Members requests and enjoying the interaction with Members to:
deliver the services of the membership office and contribute to the growth of the Membership
organise and execute the renewal process annually to maximise retention of Members
liaise with the Marketing team to raise the profile of the ABRS+, grow the Membership and promote the sale of our rosettes, tests, and badges
handling effectively the complaints process and any reported safeguarding issues.
working with the team complete regulatory governance processes as required by government
organise the AGM, training courses, meetings, and events; prepare AGM & Board Agendas, circulating timely supporting papers, minutes if needed.
represent the ABRS+ nationally and locally across the equine industry when needed
The ABRS+ offers a wide variety of membership services with the successful candidate able to enjoy the challenge of this variety. The role is supported by a small team.
To be successful candidates should have good leadership and organisational skills, IT literacy and Microsoft proficiency especially Excel. Experience of either customer service, marketing/sales, administration, or finance relevant. Any equestrian background helpful. These roles offer the opportunity for professional and personal development if preferred.
Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter to the office@abrs-info.org or do call the office first on 01403 741188 Monday – Friday 10.00am - 13.00pm to arrange an informal conversation. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Please mention Equine Careers when applying.
