♫If you go down to Animal Centre today, you're sure of a big surprise. If you got down to the Animal Centre, today, you'd better bring something nice♫
♫See them gaily run about, they love to play and shout, they never have any cares. At five o'clock their humans and students will take them home to bed, because they're tired little animals!♫
Welcome to the Animal Centre! We're looking for a you to aid in the running of the animal centre and outdoor enclosures.
In this role, you will need to be a technically experienced and knowledgeable member of staff to support the centre lead. We have animals that cover all taxa, so it is key that you are comfortable in the care and handling of all species. We have an array of rodents, reptiles, amphibians, aquatic and exotic animals to care for, including farm-types. You will provide proactive and responsive support to staff and students, maintain a clean, professional and safe environment and provide consistently the 5 needs in line with the Animal Welfare Act 2006. We aim to provide the best care and environment to our animals as we possibly can.
To apply for this role, you will need a minimum of Level 3 Animal Management qualifications, full and clean UK driving licence, experience working in the animal industry and experience working with all taxa to a safe and confident level of handling and husbandry. You will also need excellent time management skills, ability to organise and manage workload, effective communication and be able to conduct lone working if needed. You must value the welfare of animals and commitment to ensuring this must be met at all times.
Benefits: 25 days holiday entitlement, 21.7% College pension contribution to LGPS, health care cash plan, free car parking, discounted Hair & Beauty, on-site gym, staff development & training, Sodexo Retail Discount Scheme, and more!We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.