Animal Care Technician - Education & Enrichment

Hopwood Hall; Middleton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopwood Hall is seeking a Technician - Animal Care to support teaching staff and learners in the Animal Care and Equine department at Middleton. This permanent, part-time role covers 18 hours per week with a pro rata salary.

You will maintain animal rooms, assist with practical sessions, transport animals for educational visits, assist with safeguarding and health and safety, and liaise with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in science/animal care.
• Full clean UK driving licence and your own transport.
• Desirable: Level 3+ qualification in Animal care/management or similar.
• Experience handling and caring for animals; experience in educational settings.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and documentation in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to teaching staff and maintain a lively working environment.
• Ensure access to animal rooms, workshops and equipment for staff and students.
• Prepare materials for practical sessions and retrieve after activities.
• Maintain and repair animal enclosures and ensure security of enclosures and tools.
• Assist supervising students on project work, work experience and events.
• Organise requisitions and storekeeping; follow SOPs for Animal Care and Equine.
• Transport students in college vehicles for educational trips; assist with first aid as needed.
• Liaise with vets, animal welfare partners, and external specialists as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Animal care knowledge

IT literacy

Education

Level 2 Science/animal management/care

Level 3+ Animal care/management (Desirable)

Tools

MS Word/Outlook/Excel

Job description

Hopwood Hall is seeking a Technician - Animal Care to support teaching staff and learners in the Animal Care and Equine department at Middleton. This permanent, part-time role covers 18 hours per week with a pro rata salary.

You will maintain animal rooms, assist with practical sessions, transport animals for educational visits, assist with safeguarding and health and safety, and liaise with external stakeholders.