Instructor / Technician – Animal Management

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE


Instructor / Technician – Animal Management

£16,776 - £20,595 (depending on qualifications)

12 Months Fixed Term

The post holder will work under the direction of the Animal Management Centre (AMC) Manager in maintaining outstanding animal husbandry standards, with a particular emphasis on assisting with the management and development of our avian collection. The post holder will also undertake practical instruction and assessment of groups of students and other trainees as required. They will work with other animal professionals as part of a wider team so must be a great team player, effective communicator, enthusiastic and be committed to evidence based animal management.

Candidates should be educated to at least level 3 in a relevant vocational subject e.g. DMZAA, Animal Management, Veterinary Nursing, Biological Science or Zoology Degree. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate significant professional experience working within an accredited animal collection.

The post holder will be required to work weekends on a rotational basis.



Closing Date: 11 February 2013



Application packs are available from:

• Human Resources, Sparsholt College Hampshire, Winchester SO21 2NF
• 24 hour recruitment line: 01962 797438.
• 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 Disclosure and Barring Service and successful applicants will be required to apply for a disclosure.

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Job Title: Keeper / Instructor in Animal Management

Salary: £17,896 - £19,900 per annum, pro rata (A21-A24)

  

Status: Fixed term contract, 1 year

 

Hours: 15 hrs per week (0.405 FTE)

Reaseheath College is one of the premier land-based College located in South Cheshire with an enviable reputation for quality and partnerships with industry.  The College has a beautiful rural setting situated amongst 330 hectares of farms, parklands, lake, woodland and sports facilities, including its own golf course.

Our £4 million Animal Management Centre opened in 2010 and offers world class facilities including rooms for reptiles, amphibians and fish, a mammal house, teaching and meeting rooms and an impressive entrance to the college’s zoo.  We have 40 specialist staff, over 800 students and more than 1000 animals of around 200 species.

Due to this continued expansion an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Keeper/Instructor to join our hard working and dynamic team.  Ideally with skills and knowledge covering a wide range of taxonomic groups including Mammals ,Birds, Fish, Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates, the successful applicant will possess a vocational qualification in Animal Management or an equivalent discipline at Level 3 or above.

You will have wide ranging experience of animal husbandry in both domestic and zoo animals and species. The role will include supervising students, conducting practical sessions and supporting lecturing staff in providing a high quality, effective provision.

Weekend work is on a shared rota basis and evening work may be required.

How to apply:  

To make a formal application and to see the job description, please visit the job pages at www.reaseheath.ac.uk.  

 Closing Date: Wednesday 5^th December 2012 at 5pm

Interview Date: Thursday 13^th December 2012

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