Animal Technician

Do you want to deliver outstanding levels of animal welfare while supporting and guiding the next generation of animal keepers? We have an exciting vacancy at our beautiful Bishop Burton campus in our Animal Management Centre where you’ll be working with a wide variety of domestic and exotic species and, of course, all the students who use our facility to hone their skills before starting their own careers. No two days are the same here so flexibility is a must as is the ability to work with people from all walks of life on a daily basis. The successful applicant will –

• Already have at least 1 year’s experience gained in an animal care setting – full training will be provided

• Have the desire to work with our students and help them get the most out of their college experience

• Be able to deal with challenging situations positively and sensitively

• Have excellent attention to detail

• Be comfortable supervising groups of students while they complete their practical sessions

• Have great communication skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude

• Be adaptable to change and willing to get stuck in

Don’t worry if you don’t think you meet all the criteria – full training is provided and support is available to help you get the most out of your new role. If you want to learn lots of transferable skills in a totally unique environment then this is the role for you!

Benefits

• Excellent rural work environment

• Free car parking

• A range of on-site catering facilities

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

• Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Strong College Values such as Striving for Excellence and ‘Can do’ Attitude