Live-in Zoological Education Centre Manager

Central Bedfordshire College; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-bedroom flat to stay in

27 days annual leave + Bank holidays

People’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Course access and development

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Zoological Education Centre Manager to lead the Animal Sciences department at Shuttleworth College, Old Warden. The role carries responsibility for the day-to-day operation, welfare and regulatory compliance of a 350+ species collection.

You will manage budgets, staffing rotas, and stakeholder relationships while supporting teaching, recruitment and visitor experiences. DBS checks and UK Right to Work are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Animal Management, Zoology, or related subject with ongoing professional development.
• Strong knowledge of Zoo Licensing, BIAZA, BALAI and UK animal welfare legislation.
• Experience managing budgets, records, inspections and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership and safeguarding skills.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and to be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Zoological Education Centre, ensuring welfare, health and compliance across 350+ species.
• Lead inspections and ensure compliance with Zoo Licensing, welfare audits, and record-keeping requirements (Species360/ZIMS).
• Manage budgets, procurement, staff rotas, customer service and external relationships to promote the centre.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to support teaching, recruitment and visitor experiences.
• Promote health, safety, safeguarding and professional development across the team.

Job description

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Zoological Education Centre Manager to lead the Animal Sciences department at Shuttleworth College, Old Warden. The role carries responsibility for the day-to-day operation, welfare and regulatory compliance of a 350+ species collection.

You will manage budgets, staffing rotas, and stakeholder relationships while supporting teaching, recruitment and visitor experiences. DBS checks and UK Right to Work are required.