About us
Gestüt Lewitz is one of the largest warmblood breeding farms in the world. Our focus is on the professional breaking and training of young sport horses (3–5 years).
We are not a competition stable, but a highly structured operation specializing in the development of talented young horses.
About the position:
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Office Manager / Secretary to support our daily operations between office, management, and stable.
This is a key role in coordinating staff, horses, and daily workflows in a large and professional environment.
Your responsibilities
* Organisation & Administration
* Organisation and coordination of approx. 40 employees
* Planning working schedules and managing attendance
* Controlling working hours and overtime (with management)
* Holiday planning and daily presence control
Organising trial days and onboarding of new riders and grooms Supporting employees with paperwork and administrative processes
Stable Coordination:
* Coordinating daily operations in the stable (approx. 200 horses)
* Organising horse movements within the facilities
* Coordinating horse transport
Managing schedules for:
* veterinarians
* farriers
* training plans
* Monitoring stock levels and materials
* Supporting the health and wellbeing of the horses
Team & Communication Implementing company, safety, and working rules Acting as a link between management, trainers, and staff Supporting and guiding employees in a calm and structured way
The main goal is to organise both people and horses efficiently and in a horse-friendly manner.
Current English are a must! - other languages are also welcome.
* Driving licence (car)
* Strong organisational skills
* Confident with:
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Word
* Disponibility, flexibility
* Conflict management
* Team player
* Experience working with people
What we offer:
* Responsible position in a large international equestrian operation
* Accommodation available on site
* Structured working environment with clear processes
* Daily collaboration with experienced managers
* Long-term career opportunities
* Work with high-quality young sport horses
* International team environment
* Support with onboarding and relocation
Accommodation available on site (modern shared housing)
Good location near Hamburg and Berlin airports Support with relocation and onboarding
Short distances between accommodation, office and stables Optional lunch at reduced price Work in an international team (20+ nationalities) Daily use of English in a professional environment
Responsible position with real decision-making Key role between management, staff and stable
Long-term career opportunities within the company Opportunity to grow into a management position Close cooperation with experienced managers