Friday, December 21, 2018

Animal Keeper

Animal Keeper – Lower Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Reference Number: SCC181973

Salary: Starting salary £17,294 per annum with incremental progression to £19,094

Advert Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 13th January 2019

Interview Date: Week commencing 14th January 2019

Location: Eccles Sixth Form College

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per Week: 37

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time Animal Keeper to join this expanding, successful and highly motivated team. This is an exciting time to join the Animal, Equine and Veterinary Nursing Department at Eccles Sixth Form College, as we expand our already extensive animal collection and move towards full zoo accreditation. The successful applicant will have knowledge and experience of practical husbandry, health and welfare of a range of taxa. You will be responsible for the day to day care for all of the animals at Eccles Sixth Form College, with a responsibility for the lower vertebrate and invertebrate section. Candidates should have extensive knowledge and a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a zoological collection. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with a range of reptile, amphibian, terrestrial invertebrate, marine invertebrate and fish species, including knowledge of filtration systems, quarantine protocols and livefood culturing. You will be well motivated, responsive to change and innovative with good communication skills. The role requires flexibility and commitment. You will be required to work weekends.

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 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.

To Apply please click HERE