Animal Management Technician

Wigan & Leigh College; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College seeks an Animal Management Technician for a full-time, permanent role at their new animal management facility. This position is ideal for those passionate about animal care and education, involving support for learners and management of animals. Candidates should possess experience working with various species and have strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working

Discounts on travel, parking, and gym memberships

Green Car Scheme

Medicash

Personal development opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working with small mammals, exotics, large animals, or aquatics.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Passion for working with animals and education.

Responsibilities

• Support the animal management team with planning.
• Work with learners at all levels.
• Communicate effectively with learners, lecturers, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Animal handling

Job description

Animal Management Technician

Full Time / Permanent

This is a great opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed, and inspirational colleagues.

Working in a dynamic, values-led organization, this role is ideal for those passionate about development and innovation within a lively college community.

We offer a range of benefits, including health and wellbeing support, flexible working, discounts on travel, parking, and gym memberships through our Benefits Platform, Green Car Scheme, Medicash, personal development opportunities, and attractive pension schemes.

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking an experienced Animal Management Technician on a full-time, permanent basis.

This exciting role involves working at the College's new animal management facility.

We are looking for candidates committed to working in the education sector with a passion for working with animals. The role involves travel across sites, requiring a full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a similar role working with animals such as small mammals and/or exotics; experience with large animals or aquatics, or dog grooming is desirable.

You should be organized and able to support the animal management team with planning. The role involves working with learners at all levels and communicating effectively with learners, lecturers, and staff, as it is central to managing the animals in our care.

If you possess the required skills and experience and are seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply.

The College reserves the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Employment is subject to comprehensive checks, including references, health, right to work, an enhanced DBS check, and checks against relevant barred lists. All employees must obtain a DBS check, which will be processed by Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd on our behalf.