Team Leader (Farm and Companion)

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums seeks a dedicated Team Leader - Farm and Companion at their Animal Management Centre. The role emphasizes leadership and animal welfare, requiring collaboration with both team members and veterinary staff. With a permanent, full-time position, successful candidates will benefit from competitive salary and comprehensive support for professional development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidized leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in animal husbandry and welfare management.
• Strong leadership abilities required.
• Must be able to collaborate with veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team in the Animal Management Centre.
• Maintain standards of animal welfare and husbandry.
• Coordinate routine veterinary treatments and other care responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Animal Welfare

Team Management

Job description

Berkshire College of Agriculture

South East Closing date for applications is: 4th Jul 2025

Contact: Sarah Parbery ([e-mail]) Sector: Animal Care Type: Paid Contract type: Full-time Salary: £31344.86 - £34234.59

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Team Leader - Farm and Companion to join our BCA team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Team Leader – Farm and Companion

This exciting role within our Animal Management Centre involves working 40 hours per week on a timetable basis spread across 7 days per week.

The Team Leader – Farm and Companion is responsible for leading a team ensuing the safe and efficient operation of the animal centre. Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and husbandry to provide an outstanding student experience.

You will be collaborating with the Animal Centre Manager to deliver daily husbandry, and welfare talks to industry standards including, feeding, cleaning, record keeping, behavioural observations, training and enrichment.

This role involves additional responsibility for managing team members, reviewing performance to ensure continuity care for our animals and positive learning experiences for students. You will also act as the Veterinary Liaison to coordinate routine and preventative treatments.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our Staff Benefit From

• Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
• On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College
  
  

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on the 4th of July 2025*

Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd July 2025*

Apply For This Job

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

https://careers.windsor-forest.ac.uk/jobs/job/Team-Leader-Farm-Companion/459

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

• Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
  
  

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.