This job expired on 26th July 2025
Riding Instructors
Castle Leslie Estate is seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Riding Instructor to deliver exceptional riding lessons and experiences to guests of all skill levels
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct riding lessons for individuals and groups.
Ensure safety and enjoyment for all participants.
Care for horses and maintain stables.
Ideal Candidate:
Must be qualified riding instructor of BHS Stage 2 or 3 with relevant certifications or equivalent qualifications
Experience working with horses and riders of varying abilities.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Passionate about equestrian activities and guest engagement.
Benefits
Development and further qualifications will be supported by Castle Leslie Estate
Staff Events and Activities
No Late evening
Exciting Equestrian Trails
Staff Discounts
Castle Leslie
Castle Leslie Estate is set on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate.
One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the last three years.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ and a Great Place to Work® for the last three years. It boils down to trust. Great Place to Work helps organisations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognise Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces™. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place to Work. In addition, we were voted by the public as Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay 2023 and 2022. One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team. A flexible attitude, excellent inter-personal and customer service skills are key requirements. We provide a competitive salary, an excellent working environment and unique benefits for the right candidates.
Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family. The Leslie Family arrived in Ireland in the 16th Century and bought the Estate at that time. Today, this Irish estate is led by the current custodian, Sammy Leslie. Her overwhelming desire is to protect the Estate for future generations.
Our benefits
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
A diversity program
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Event tickets
Preferential room rates
Family and friends rates
Discount on meals purchased
Discount on spa treatments or products
Long service recognition
Free meals during shifts
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Bereavement leave
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
Riding Instructors
Castle Leslie Estate is set on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate.
One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the last three years.
