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: 09 March 2020
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)
· Facility
to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, 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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