Animal Management Technician

Join us in our new Animal Management Centre!

New College Swindon have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and dynamic Animal Management Technician to join the Animal Management Team.

Location: North Star Campus, Swindon, SN2 1DY

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 5 days a week, half days including weekends

Salary: £22,692 - £28,431 per annum

Closing date: 13/10/24

About Us:

New College Swindon is a vibrant and dynamic institution, formed by the merger of New College and Swindon College. We are committed to delivering exceptional teaching, facilities and guidance for our students.

Animal Management Technician- The Role:

In this role, you will be supporting lecturing staff and maintaining the Animal Management Centre alongside our established animal team.

Your main priority will be ensuring the highest standard of care and welfare takes place for our animals. You will be heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the centre as well as ensuring that students are supported in their practical lessons.

This role does not have any teaching or assessment responsibilities.

Animal Management Technician- Responsibilities:

- Monitor animal welfare and maintain optimal husbandry standards

- Build relationships with colleges to share best practices in animal husbandry

- Assist students in training and practical activities, and support lecturers in curriculum delivery

- Document and maintain accurate records (e.g., health checks, feeding logs, paperwork)

- Work with curriculum lead to develop and guide future development of provision

- Manage animal collection and oversee import/export processes based on course needs

- Monitor stock and order resources to support the curriculum

- Flexible to work 5 days a week, half days including weekends and occasional bank holidays

- Strong communication skills to build relationships with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders

Animal Management Technician- Person Specification:

- Must hold at least a level 3 qualification in Animal Management

- Must have 2 years' practical experience in a similar role

- Strong communicator and put animal welfare at the heart of your work

- Applicants with aquarist experience are especially sought after

Animal Management Technician - 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!

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application Process

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

To submit your application for this exciting Animal Management Technician opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.