Lead Animal Care Technician – Weekend Welfare Leader

Novus; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days paid annual leave

3 wellbeing days

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Manchester College in Greater Manchester is seeking a Lead Technician (Animal Care) for the Wythenshawe campus. The role focuses on animal welfare, supporting the Animal Management curriculum, and line-managing a team of Animal Care Technicians.

Weekend work is a key requirement to meet ongoing animal welfare and care needs; there is a strong emphasis on collaboration with teaching staff to deliver practical learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English & Mathematics.
• NVQ level 2 in an industry relevant qualification.
• First Aid qualification (or be prepared to work towards within first year).
• Specific relevant industry experience, including functional responsibilities.
• Management of stock control, budgets.
• Ability to supervise cross site teams.
• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Ability to foster a culture of collaboration.
• Ability to plan and delegate.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills

Team supervision

Stock control

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

First aid

Plan and delegate

Deadline management

Cross-site coordination

Collaboration culture

Education

NVQ level 2 in an industry relevant qualification

Level 2 English & Mathematics

Job description

The Manchester College in Greater Manchester is seeking a Lead Technician (Animal Care) for the Wythenshawe campus. The role focuses on animal welfare, supporting the Animal Management curriculum, and line-managing a team of Animal Care Technicians.

Weekend work is a key requirement to meet ongoing animal welfare and care needs; there is a strong emphasis on collaboration with teaching staff to deliver practical learning outcomes.