Zoological Education Centre Manager — 1-Bed Flat Included

The Bedford College Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat provided (1-bedroom)

Annual leave 27 days + bank holidays

Pension

Discounts

Professional development

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Zoological Education Centre Manager to lead the zoological education centre within the Animal Sciences department. The role includes overseeing animal welfare, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and student-focused teaching activities at Shuttleworth College, Old Warden.

Applicants should have a degree in Animal Management or Zoology and extensive zoological sector experience, with readiness to work evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Animal Management, Zoology, or a related subject with ongoing professional development and substantial current zoological experience.
• Strong knowledge of Zoo Licensing, UK animal welfare legislation, enclosure management, welfare auditing, and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Zoological Centre operations and animal welfare to maintain exemplary standards across 350+ species.
• Oversee Zoo Licensing, regulatory compliance, and record-keeping including Species360/ZIMS.
• Manage budgets, procurement, staffing rotas, and stakeholder relations to promote the centre's reputation.
• Support teaching and recruitment activities, ensuring safe visitor-animal interactions and student learning.
• Promote health, safety, safeguarding, and continuous professional development.

Skills

Animal management

Zoology knowledge

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Animal Management or Zoology

Tools

Species360/ZIMS

Job description

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Zoological Education Centre Manager to lead the zoological education centre within the Animal Sciences department. The role includes overseeing animal welfare, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and student-focused teaching activities at Shuttleworth College, Old Warden.

Applicants should have a degree in Animal Management or Zoology and extensive zoological sector experience, with readiness to work evenings and weekends as required.