Instructor / Technician – Animal Management Centre

Instructor / Technician – Animal Management Centre

£18,389 - £22,576 pro rata for part time (depending on qualifications)
(Full time and potential term time position available)

The post holders will work under the direction of the Animal Management Centre Curator in undertaking the routine care of all species accommodated within the AMC and its associated environs. They will undertake practical instruction and assessment of groups of students and other trainees as required and work within a team to achieve exemplary standards in animal welfare, teaching and the overall presentation of the AMC.

Candidates should be educated to at least level 3 in a relevant vocational subject e.g. Animal Management, Veterinary Nursing, Biological Science or Zoology Degree. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a range of experience working within the animal management industry. Experience of working with livestock or canine grooming, training and agility would be an advantage.

The full time post holder will be required to work an alternate weekend rota, 41.25 hours per week during term time and 37 hours per week outside of term.

Closing Date: 20 July 2009

Application packs are available from:

Human Resources, Sparsholt College Hampshire, Winchester SO21 2NF
24 hour recruitment line: 01962 797438.
http://www.sparsholt.ac.uk
HR@sparsholt.ac.uk

We are committed to equal opportunities for all, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion or sexuality. The college is registered with the Criminal Records Bureau and successful applicants will be required to apply for a disclosure.

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