Animal Welfare Technician - Maternity Cover (Part-Time)

Warwickshire College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement plus up to

Carer’s Leave option paid at usual pay

Leadership & Management training

Wellbeing support

Health cash plan

Discounted courses

Cycle to work

Free on-site gym

Discounted hair and beauty treatments

Free will writing service

Free car parking on-site

Job summary

Warwickshire College Group is seeking a Technician in Animal Welfare on a maternity cover basis. The role is 30 hours per week, part-time, based at Royal Leamington Spa, with a fixed term until 31 July 2027.

You will support the animal welfare department, assist with practical sessions, and help uphold high welfare standards across the animal centre. The post requires animal care skills, strong organisational ability and flexible weekend availability to meet centre needs.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 2 in Animal Welfare or demonstrable experience.
• Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
• Be flexible with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Flexible availability for weekend and holiday cover.
• Working knowledge of information technology and software applications.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a well-prepared animal centre environment with high welfare standards.
• Support curriculum delivery and supervise students in handling and husbandry activities.
• Maintain hygiene, biosecurity and facilities; liaise with vets and suppliers as needed.
• Manage stock control for feed, bedding and enrichment materials.
• Provide inductions on health and safety and animal handling to students.
• Assist with additional duties, open days and departmental meetings.

Skills

Animal Care Skills

Organisational Skills

Flexible availability

Weekend availability

Education

Level 2 in Animal Welfare

Formal structured training in a relevant vocation

Job description

Warwickshire College Group is seeking a Technician in Animal Welfare on a maternity cover basis. The role is 30 hours per week, part-time, based at Royal Leamington Spa, with a fixed term until 31 July 2027.

You will support the animal welfare department, assist with practical sessions, and help uphold high welfare standards across the animal centre. The post requires animal care skills, strong organisational ability and flexible weekend availability to meet centre needs.