Sessional Animal Care Technician

Loughborough College Group; Melton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking an Animal Care Technician to maintain high standards of animal husbandry and interact with students. The role involves working with diverse animal species and requires passion for innovation and embedding technology in the learning environment. The position offers a competitive pension and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

On-site parking

Subsidised nursery fees

Additional annual leave

CPD resources

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working with a variety of animal species.
• Ability to embed new technologies into the learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of animal husbandry in the Animal Care department.
• Interact practically with students.
• Support growth and development of Animal Care facilities.

Skills

Broad animal experience

Passion for innovation

Job description

Overview

We have exciting opportunities for Animal Care Technicians to join the team based in Brooksby.

Working in these roles you will maintain a high standard of animal husbandry and contribute to the curriculum needs of the Animal Care department.

Working alongside a team of hard working and dedicated unit staff these roles will also include interaction with students on a practical basis. Working with a wide variety of animal species these jobs require applicants with broad animal experience. The jobs are an exciting opportunity for candidates to support the growth and development of the College’s practical Animal Care facilities.

The job is an exciting opportunity for somebody to support the growth and development of the College’s practical Animal Care facilities. In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people.

You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award. We actively encourage applications who are current under-represented and where we are using positive action under the Equality Act. We welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of animal husbandry and contribute to the curriculum needs of the Animal Care department.
• Interact with students on a practical basis alongside a team of unit staff.
• Work with a wide variety of animal species; demonstrate broad animal experience.
• Support the growth and development of the College’s practical Animal Care facilities.

Qualifications

• Broad animal experience across a variety of species.
• Passion for innovation and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.

Benefits

• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Additional annual leave
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
• Flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows
• Staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.