Vacancies

Find our current vacancies below.

Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Hours: 25hrs/week

Location: South Hykeham, Lincoln

Pay: £12.50 - £15/hr depending on experience. The successful applicant will be expected to complete our Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Riding Instruction, commencing 7th June 2025. Course fees are included in the salary package at a value of £2500.

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to emily@hopemeadows.co.uk

Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC is seeking a Therapeutic Riding Instructor to work supporting adults and children’s mental wellbeing through therapeutic horse riding. Whilst sessions draw somewhat from traditional models of coaching, they also incorporate more holistic approaches such as mindfulness, a focus on breathing, intention, body language and energy levels (both horse and rider). This develops a deeper connection between horse and human and creates a safe space for difficulties to be worked through. Sessions may also involve playing games and other enjoyable activities whilst on the horse, and the successful candidate will be expected to work creatively to engage clients of all ages, abilities, and needs. An interest in mental health is essential as well as expertise in riding instruction.

Our Therapeutic Riding programme is constantly evolving, and we are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and creative instructor to help us develop it in the next stage of our growth. Potential applicants should enjoy a large degree of autonomy in their work and feel excited by the opportunity that this role offers. Horse welfare is a high priority for us and the successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the needs of a therapeutic riding horse, equine learning theory, and the emotional load of therapeutic work.

Schedule

25hrs/week

Monday: 2pm – 6pm
Tuesday: 2pm - 6pm
Thursday: 12pm – 4pm
Friday: 2pm – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 4pm

Responsibilities

Riding Instruction:

Plan, deliver, and reflect on, therapeutic riding sessions that appropriately balance riding skill, relationship building, and wellbeing interventions.
Engage clients with a wide range of needs, ensuring a compassionate approach.
Facilitate a connected, meaningful, safe relationship between the client, the horse, and yourself.

Continuous Development:

Cultivate a reflective approach to practice by attending team supervision and internal CPD days
Contribute to the wider development of the therapeutic riding programme
Develop the horses’ capabilities through schooling/long lining

Administrative Support:

Manage the riding schedule, equine records, and client documentation.
Handling enquiries, rescheduling, and other correspondence as needed.

Experience

Professional coaching qualification (i.e. CIEC, BHS) or equivalent experience in riding instruction/coaching.
Experience of working with adults and/or children with mental health needs.
Evidence of academic learning in mental health, counselling or psychology (desirable)

Volunteer Director of Finance

Hours: 2-4hrs/week

Location: South Hykeham, Lincoln

Pay: Unpaid role

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to emily@hopemeadows.co.uk

Our Ethos

Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC offers people the opportunity to access affordable, professional mental health support that incorporates horses as part of the therapeutic journey. We offer equine assisted counselling/psychotherapy, therapeutic riding, and a variety of horse-based skills groups for people of all ages. We passionately believe everyone should be able to afford a therapy that is right for them and is delivered to a high standard.

Hope Meadows is a young organisation experiencing a high level of growth year on year. Our team is innovate, forward thinking, and creative in our approach to supporting mental health. Potential applicants should share this ethos and should feel excited by the opportunity for "thinking outside the box" that this role offers.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced finance professional to join Hope Meadows' Board of Directors. As our work continues to evolve, we are looking for a financial expert to help guide us into the future.

We need someone with a strong background in finance, accounting, or auditing who can provide oversight of financial governance. Ideal candidates will have experience in budgeting, financial strategy, or ensuring organisations are held accountable for financial performance. If you are passionate about using your expertise to support us making a tangible impact in the community, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you are a qualified accountant or have financial expertise in the public, private, or third sector—particularly within not-for-profit finance—we welcome your application.

With increasing challenges in securing third-sector funding, strong financial oversight is critical. As Director of Finance your expertise will be essential to overseeing our financial strategies and ensuring we operate sustainably while maintaining the quality of services we provide to the community. You will play a key role in guiding our budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance.

In this role, you will also support the wider board by offering clear, informed insights into our financial position, risks, and opportunities. This strategic guidance will be crucial as we work towards building better financial reserves.

The board meets once per month and this role includes some weekly time.