Assistant Animal Collections Manager

Assistant Animal Collections Manager
£23,838 to £27,211 per annum

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to assist with the day to day management and maintenance of the technical and animal related facilities used on the teaching programmes across our three sites.

Working closely with the Animal Collections Manager, you will be required to ensure the collection maintains a suitable number and variety of animals for teaching purposes, oversee the provision of technical support to teaching staff in the delivery of both practical and theoretical lessons, maintain all relevant records pertaining to the management of the animal units, ensure high standards of animal husbandry and welfare are maintained and co-ordinate animal duties during term times and vacations. 

The successful candidate will need to be a team player with sound academic knowledge and understanding of animal management and related subjects, at least two years relevant practical experience in a range of animal management activities and the ability to communicate effectively and credibly with industrial, educational and professional contacts, as well as students at all levels. Experience of teaching/demonstrating, supervising others and qualifications A1/A2 (D32/D33) would also be an advantage.          

As well as contributory pension scheme, sponsorship for further vocational & teacher training and free car parking, this post also attracts 30 days holiday each year (excluding bank holidays).

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Check (CRB) and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website, www.hadlow.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing jobs@hadlow.ac.uk or telephoning 01732 850551.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30^th May, 2012.

The interviews will be held on Wednesday 13^th June, 2012.

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Hadlow College is a committed equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding; promoting the welfare of all learners, commitments we expect all staff to share.

Hadlow College is Kent’s premier land-based College and one of the top such Colleges in the United Kingdom; having been confirmed as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

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