Assistant Animal Centre Manager

City College Norwich; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education institution in Norwich is seeking an experienced Assistant Animal Centre Manager to join their Animal and Equine team. This role involves overseeing the operations of the Animal Management Centre, ensuring excellent animal welfare standards and supporting curriculum delivery. Candidates should possess a degree in an animal-related subject and have relevant industry experience. This is a full-time position with a salary range of £27,151 – £28,976 per annum.

Qualifications

• Recent, relevant industry experience across a range of species including aquatics, exotics, birds, and mammals.
• Experience in staff management and animal welfare auditing.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support AMC technicians.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare legislation.
• Coordinate and support practical curriculum sessions.
• Maintain stock levels and records.

Skills

Team-focused leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in an animal-related subject

Job description

Overview

Assistant Animal Centre Manager

Full-Time | 37 hours per week | 52 weeks per year
Salary: £27,151 – £28,976 per annum

Easton College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Animal Centre Manager to join our dynamic Animal and Equine team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the operational leadership of our Animal Management Centre (AMC), supporting both the development of our animal collection and the delivery of our curriculum.

About the Role

As Assistant Animal Centre Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the AMC, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, health and safety, and industry compliance. You will lead a team of technicians, coordinate practical learning sessions, and support curriculum delivery by preparing resources and maintaining facilities.

You will also deputise for the Animal Centre Manager when required, including providing out-of-hours and emergency cover. The role includes weekend, bank holiday, and college holiday working, as well as participation in an on-call rota.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support AMC technicians, promoting collaborative working and high standards.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare legislation and health and safety protocols.
• Oversee animal husbandry, enrichment, accommodation, and health monitoring.
• Coordinate and support practical curriculum sessions and student learning.
• Maintain stock levels, equipment, and records, including use of animal management software.
• Liaise with suppliers and veterinary professionals.
• Promote the AMC through events and marketing activities.

About You

You’ll be a team-focused leader with a flexible and proactive approach. We’re looking for someone who has:

• A degree in an animal-related subject.
• Recent, relevant industry experience across a range of species including aquatics, exotics, birds, and mammals.
• Experience in staff management and animal welfare auditing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A commitment to student success, safeguarding, and continuous professional development.
• A full driving licence.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in animal management and education.

Closing date: Thursday 25 September 2025 at Midnight

As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.