Technician (Animal)

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Technical Support in the Animal Technical Team. This position involves providing hands-on technical support during practical sessions while maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare. The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively within a team and possess the ability to work independently. Additionally, some weekend work is required. The role offers a hybrid working environment, competitive leave, and a commitment to personal development.

Benefits

25-30 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan

Health Cash Plan and voluntary benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a related role providing technical support.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Commitment to high standards of animal health and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during practical sessions.
• Create an industry-relevant learning environment.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Support colleagues and work independently.

Skills

Technical support

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Animal welfare knowledge

Job description

Full time (37 hours per week) 12 months maternity cover

Start date February 2026

This role requires some weekend working on a predetermined rota

About the Role

As a member of the Animal Technical Team, provide technical support and guidance to students and academic colleagues during practical sessions within the animal resource. Help create a positive, industry-relevant learning environment to enhance the employability prospects of students. Maintain a safe working environment and escape issues where necessary. Identify appropriate personal development opportunities and actively keep up to date with relevant discipline knowledge. Be a team player who is willing to support others, as necessary, as well as being able to work independently. Ensure a high standard of animal health and welfare is maintained.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Dates: 21st -23rd January

About Us

We are the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science (ARES) at Nottingham Trent University. Our business is nature: specifically, the environment, animal health and welfare, ecology and conservation, and agriculture and food production..

Our approach is innovative and inclusive. We feel it makes us that little bit different. It’s our goal to have a positive impact on the planet by improving the well being of environments, animals, plants, and people. If you see that passion in yourself, we can be a new, powerful partner in your career.

For any informal queries about the role or the ARES team, please contact Rich Plant (School Technical Manager) at [e-mail].

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot moreFind out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Safeguarding Statement

Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website