Casual Animal Management Technician

Basingstoke College of Technology; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Retail discounts

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym

Nursery discounts

Restaurants discounts

Barbering & Hair & Beauty discounts

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work

Job summary

Basingstoke College of Technology is seeking a Casual Animal Management Technician to support the animal collection during weekends and school holidays. The role requires high standards of care and strict adherence to Health and Safety procedures at all times.

The post is temporary and part of the Animal Management Department, offering the chance to gain practical hands-on experience in a college setting with access to campus facilities and student contact.

Responsibilities

• Casual technician post to be available at weekends and over holiday periods to undertake technician duties to high standards of care for the Animal collection and adherence to Health and Safety best practice at all times.

Job description

# Casual Animal Management TechnicianEmployer: Basingstoke College of TechnologyLocation: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Remote working)Contract Type: TemporaryHours: CasualSalary: £15.26phPosted: 24th September 2026Expires: 11th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1576023* Share :* Print**Animal Management Department****Casual Animal Management Technician****Salary:** £12.99ph basic + £2.27ph holiday**Closing date:** 11/10/2026**Interviews will take place on:** 15/10/2026**Please note:*** Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the UK, as we do not offer sponsorship on this role* This role is employed by Basingstoke College of Technology Professional Services Limited - BPS are a subsidiary of BCoT.**Main Purpose of the role:**Casual technician post to be available at weekends and over holiday periods to undertake technician duties to high standards of care for the Animal collection and adherence to Health and Safety best practice at all times.**We have some amazing benefits on offer:*** Member of the relevant pension scheme (subject to eligibility)* Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements, including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure* Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT App* Free Onsite Parking* Free On-site Gym* Nursery, Restaurants, Barbering & Hair & Beauty Discounts* Season Ticket Loans (restrictions apply)* Cycle to Work Scheme (restrictions apply)* Opportunity to complete professional qualifications relevant to your position at no additional cost (restrictions apply)**Wellbeing:*** Wellbeing Day* Summer Staff Barbeque* Christmas Staff Luncheon* 24 hour access to EAP* Free Annual Flu Jab**About Us!**Basingstoke College of Technology is a leading and well-respected further education college situated in North Hampshire, easily accessible and with excellent transport links to surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of technical training courses, have an extensive apprenticeship programme and an increasing portfolio of Higher Education courses.BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.Extent of Contact with Students: High. This role involves direct, frequent, and regular contact with students, including regulated activity and unsupervised support.### AttachmentsCasual Technician JD - Animal Management (Sept 26)### Safeguarding Statement:*BCoT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its learners, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure (payable by BCoT) as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.**This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are \"spent\" unless they are \"protected\" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.*