Monday, August 22, 2022

Animal Collection Manager

 




Animal Collection Manager

Competitive Salary

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

About Us

 

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,000 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 20 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2022) and has 96% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

 

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds.

 

About the Role

 

Hartpury is looking for an ambitious, driven individual with a wealth of animal knowledge and experience to manage and develop a growing animal collection as an outstanding learning resource for all animal related practical activity serving the curriculum and industry skills of College and University students.

This is an exciting and pivotal time to join Hartpury to lead a team as the animal department evolves with university student numbers predicted to grow substantially over the coming years plus existing and potential facility development.  

 

 

About You

 

·      You will have current and extensive animal experience within the animal industry or an educational animal establishment with an excellent understanding of best husbandry practices for a variety of domestic and exotic species.

·      You will demonstrate a sound knowledge of animal welfare standards and legislation

·      You will have previous experience within an education environment and/or show an understanding of the curriculum with a motivation to inspire learners to be highly employable through completion of the Hartpury Certificate and achievement of excellent results.

·      You have proven experience in staff management and team leadership

·      You are hardworking and demonstrate high standards with a positive attitude.

 

 

 

What we Offer

 

·      Wellbeing events and Employee Assistance Programme

·      Local Government Pension Scheme

·      Employee Discounts Scheme

·      Onsite fitness facilities

·      Support for continuous professional development

·      Flexible working opportunities available

·      25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising with length of service

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

 

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

 

Click here to view the full Job Descriptionand Person Specification

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 28th August 2022

Interviews will be held w/c 5th September

 

Hartpury’s expectation is that all eligible staff will be vaccinated against COVID-19.



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