Senior Animal Care Technician & Team Leader

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave

Well-being days

Pension plan

Retail discounts

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Manchester College invites applications for a Lead Technician (Animal Care) at the Wythenshawe campus in Manchester. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) with weekend work and a focus on animal welfare and curriculum support.

You will lead a team of Animal Care Technicians, support the Animal Management curriculum, and ensure high welfare standards across the facility. DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English & Mathematics required.
• NVQ level 2 in an industry relevant qualification.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain within the first year.
• Experience managing stock control and budgets.
• Experience supervising cross-site teams and fostering teamwork.

Skills

Stock control

Team supervision

Collaboration

Planning & delegation

Deadlines

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

NVQ level 2

First Aid

Job description

The Manchester College invites applications for a Lead Technician (Animal Care) at the Wythenshawe campus in Manchester. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) with weekend work and a focus on animal welfare and curriculum support.

You will lead a team of Animal Care Technicians, support the Animal Management curriculum, and ensure high welfare standards across the facility. DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities are part of the process.