Technician – Paddock Section
SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE
Technician – Paddock Section, Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre
£17,844 - £19,359 (dependent upon experience and qualifications)
With a growing animal collection
and a £m rebuild of our Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre (AHWRC) underway,
the position will help ensure the husbandry and care of the species housed on
the paddock section of the AHWRC are of
the highest standard, and enhance delivery of practical training to groups of
students. The role will be primarily focused on Paddock Hoof-stock.
The post holder will:
·
Be responsible for the day-to-day husbandry of a range of domestic
hoof stock including zebu, alpaca and goats. There are plans to increase and
diversify the species housed on the section so a desire to learn and implement
new husbandry and care techniques is essential.
·
Support and provide cover on other sections of the AHWRC as and
when necessary.
·
Work closely with other AHWRC staff to ensure high standards of
animal husbandry, both directly and through providing supervision and support
to students in practical husbandry sessions, to achieve exemplary standards in
animal care, training and the learner experience.
Candidates should be educated to
at least Level 2 in a relevant vocational subject and be able to demonstrate
significant practical experience and expertise with a range of taxa, and at
least some experience with ungulates.
A positive and flexible approach
to a varied workload, real enthusiasm for the animals you work with, and an
affinity for working with and engaging young learners are required. Some
educational or supervisory experience would be advantageous. The practical skills to maintain and improve
enclosures are also sought. The role
entails weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis. On-site accommodation in a shared house will
be available.
Closing Date: 02 May 2022
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
· Occupational
Sick Pay Scheme
· Occupational
Maternity Pay Scheme
· Flexible
Working arrnagements
· Holiday
entitlement of 23 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus Public
and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas.
· Access
to an employee assistance scheme
· Free
Library membership
· On-site
gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per annum)
· Gym
classes at the Sparsholt campus
· 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:
01962 797309
https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/college/jobs/
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