Technician – Animal Management Centre (Exotics)
SPARSHOLT
COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE
Technician
– Animal Management Centre (Exotics)
£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 (e.g. red
panda, black lemur, meerkat, skunk, wallabies, pygmy hedgehogs, gundi, with
marmosets planned), as well as providing cover for small companion mammals (e.g.
rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, chinchillas, exotic rodents etc.).
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.
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.
Within
your application form please state which specialism you would be interested in
applying for.
Closing Date: 03 April 2018
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)
· Gym
classes at the Sparsholt campus
· You
Make the Difference Staff nomination scheme
· Facility
to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, flowers, fruit &
vegetables, fish, venison and turkey.
· Access
to discounted hair and beauty 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
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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