Animal Management Technician

Cornwall College Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an experienced Animal Management Technician to join their team in Devon. This full-time role involves caring for a variety of zoo animals and supporting practical education for students. Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification in Animal Management and have relevant industry experience. The position offers generous benefits, including leave and access to an occupational pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to occupational pension schemes

Flexible working practices

Free tuition on courses

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discount scheme

Free parking at campus sites

Qualifications

• Applicants must have qualifications at level 3 or above in Animal Management.
• Relevant vocational experience in the animal industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Care for Zoo Collection animals.
• Support students and teaching staff in practical sessions.
• Work with various animal species in a state-of-the-art unit.

Skills

Practical skills with a range of animal species

Knowledge of animal management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Animal Management or related subject

Job description

Animal Management Technician

Location: Bicton College

Salary: £23,492.04 FTE (CC22)

Terms & Conditions: Full time (37 hours, 52 weeks), Support Contract

Closing Date: 26 October 2025

Interview Date: 31 October 2025

About the role

The opportunity has arisen to work in the heart of East Devon, within a growing, successful and vibrant team. Based at Bicton College, we are looking for an experienced, inspirational and confident individual to join our dynamic Animal Management team. The role includes looking after our Zoo Collection animals and supporting students and teaching staff. Duties include working with exotic species, small and large mammals, fish and birds in our state of the art animal unit.

Skills & Experience

Applicants must have appropriate academic, professional or vocational qualifications at level 3 or above in Animal Management or a closely-related subject and relevant vocational experience within the animal industry. Strong practical skills and experience with a range of animal species would be advantageous.

Hours of work

This role is on a full time basis, 37 hours per week.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave schemes - 25 days per annum for support roles (pro-rata for part-time).
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

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Contact us

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