Technician – Animal Management Centre (Exotics)
SPARSHOLT
COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE
£15,075
- £18,290 (dependent upon qualifications)
The post holder will work under the direction
of the Animal Management Centre (AMC) Exotics Head in undertaking the
husbandry, management, and development of the teaching collection of exotic
mammals (red pandas, black lemurs, meerkats, skunk, raccoon dogs, tenrecs,
gundi, with marmosets and more planned for 2020). They will also help cover
companion mammals, paddock animals and birds as needed.
Working as part of a small team, the post
holder will provide supervision and support to students in practical husbandry
sessions, ensuring provision is learner-focused, to achieve exemplary standards
in animal care, teaching and the learner experience. With major improvements
commencing, this is an exciting time to join us and the post holder will have
an input to the development of new exotic mammal facilities.
Candidates should be
educated to at least Level 2 in a relevant vocational subject, be experienced
with a range of exotic and domestic mammals, and possess the practical skills
necessary for both husbandry and enclosure maintenance/improvement. A flexible
approach to a varied workload, real enthusiasm for the animals you work with
and an aptitude for working with young learners are required. Some experience in
supervising young people would be advantageous. The post holder will be required to work weekends on a rotational
basis.
This
post is based at the Sparsholt campus. The AMC is Zoo-Licensed and BIAZA
accredited, and holds a significant animal collection with exciting plans for
further development.
Closing Date: 27 August 2019
College Benefits
· Eligibility to join the
Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)
· Death Benefit grant of
3 x salary if in the pension scheme
· Free on-site parking
· Car Share Scheme
· Occupational Sick Pay
Scheme
· Occupational Maternity
Pay Scheme
· Flexible Working Policy
· Holiday entitlement of
22 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus Public and Bank
Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas.
· Ability to Purchase
Additional Annual Leave via a salary sacrifice arrangement
· Access to an employee
assistance scheme
· On-site gym at the
Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per annum)
· Gym classes at the
Sparsholt campus
· Facility to purchase
Sparsholt produce including: plants, flowers, fruit & vegetables, fish and
game
· Access to discounted
hair treatments at the Andover campus
· Ability to access a
range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications
· Various food outlets
and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices
There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus
operated by a commercial provider
Application packs are
available from:
24 hour recruitment
line: 01962 797438
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