Animal Keeper - Invertebrates and Lower Vertebrates
Animal Keeper –
Invertebrates and Lower Vertebrates
Reference Number:
SCCG2054
Salary: Starting
salary £17,467 per annum with incremental progression to £19,285
Advert Closing Date:
Midnight on Monday 6th January 2020
Interview Date: Week
commencing 13th January 2020
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 Life Sciences 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
invertebrate and lower vertebrate 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
live food 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.
About Us
To apply for this
job, please complete the registration and online application form via our
website.
Reason to Join Us:
• A range of
developmental & career opportunities
• Optional Salary
Sacrifice Schemes for the latest technology, mobile phones & bikes
• Staff Benefits
Package with the best discounts and savings from high-street retailers,
holidays and cinemas
• Various health
& wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential
staff counselling and health cash plans
• 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
Advert Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 6th January
2020
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