Head Animal Keeper
Reference Number:
SCC181957
Salary: Starting
salary £23,171 per annum with incremental progression to £26,330
Advert Closing Date:
Noon on Friday 30th November 2018
Interview Date: W.C.
3rd December 2018
Location: Eccles
Sixth Form College
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours per Week: 37
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Animal Keeper to join Eccles
Sixth Form College, within the Animal, Equine and Veterinary Nursing
department. The College has recently seen a significant investment to the
facilities and is going through the early stages of gaining Zoo Status. The
successful applicant will be expected to lead a small team of Animal Keeping
staff and oversee the day to day management of a an ever growing animal
collection, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare at all times. The
College boasts a unique collection of animals which ranges across all taxa.
Additionally, the college is part of a number of breeding programmes including
ESB’s and EEP’s and plans to expand upon its conservation efforts.
The successful
candidate should have a sound knowledge of working with a variety of domestic
and exotic species and a passion for leading a team. The role will require
evening and weekend work on a rotor basis.
About Us
To apply for this
job, please complete the registration and online application form via our
website.
For more
information, please visit our website and twitter or if you have any queries
regarding this vacancy please email HR@salfordcc.ac.uk
Reason to Join Us:
• A
range of developmental & career opportunities
• A
number of optional Salary Sacrifice Schemes including IT Equipment, Childcare
Vouchers & Bikes
• Staff
Discounts – including www.staffbenefits.co.uk
and NUS Extra
• Various
health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships &
confidential staff counselling via CareFirst
• Family
Friendly & Flexible Working Policies
Commitment to
Safeguarding
As part of our
safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment
procedures on all potential new employees. Appointees will be required to pay
for their own DBS checks where applicable to the post.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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