Animal Care Technician - maternity leave cover

Eteach; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking two full-time Animal Care Technicians for fixed-term contracts to cover maternity leave. The roles involve maintaining high standards of animal husbandry and engaging with students. Successful candidates will work with various animal species and contribute to the curriculum. The positions offer flexible working opportunities and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development.

Benefits

Career Average Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Onsite free parking

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Opportunities

Subsidised Canteen

BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan option

Qualifications

• Broad animal experience required.
• Maintain high standards of animal husbandry.
• Interact with students on a practical basis.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth and development of the College’s practical Animal Care facilities.
• Work weekends on a rota basis.
• Contribute to the curriculum needs of the Animal Care department.

Skills

Animal Care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

1 x Role - Hours 37 per week, 5 days fixed term contract

1 x Role - Hours 30 per week, 4 days fixed term contract

Salary: £23,716.90 - £24,925.17 per annum (5 days)

Salary: £18,973.51 - £19,940.13 per annum (4 days)

Based at our Brooksby Campus

The SMB Group is a highly successful FE college, formed through the merger of Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby.

We have exciting opportunities for two full time Animal Care Technicians to join the team based in Brooksby, working on fixed term contracts to cover maternity leave. Working in these roles you will maintain a high standard of animal husbandry and contribute to the curriculum needs of the Animal Care department. Working alongside a team of hard working and dedicated unit staff these roles will also include interaction with students on a practical basis. Working with a wide variety of animal species these jobs require applicants with broad animal experience. The jobs are an exciting opportunity for candidates to support the growth and development of the College’s practical Animal Care facilities.

Working days are Mon – Friday for Role 1 and Tuesday – Friday for Role 2 Both successful candidates are expected to work weekends on a rota basis, 1:4 half days Sat and Sun, with 1 x day TOIL the following week.

In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Career Average Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata’d for part time role)

• Onsite free parking at all campuses

• Professional development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible Working Opportunities

• Subsidised Canteen

• BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan option

Please take a look at the following video and hear from some of our staff members about their experience working at the SMB College Group!

To apply for this position, please complete a standard application form. Application forms and further details are available online from the College website.

Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities please contact Catherine Burniston, the Animal Studies Facility Supervisor.

Closing Date: Sunday 25 May 2025 at 12 noon

We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at The SMB Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.