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Animal Keeper

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. Situated within the grounds of the College is the Reaseheath Mini Zoo and Animal Management Centre which is used by students and open to the public during school holidays and at weekends. The team now have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Keeper.

About the role

To provide an outstanding level of learning and learner experience and assist in the care of animals and resources in the Animal Management Centre to the highest level of health and welfare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the work of a variety of students and visitors accessing the animal collection
• Support Animal Management lecturers and cross college staff in order to deliver an outstanding student experience
• Ensure the care of animals on the unit is maintained to a high standard including maintenance and security of the Animal Management Centre
• Ensure effective stock control and husbandry in liaison with the Zoo Manager, including the quarantining of specimens, in order to comply with the highest departmental and industry animal welfare standards and legislation
• Assist the Animal Centre and Curriculum Managers in the day-to-day running of the centre in order to ensure all team members are fully informed of matters that may affect them

The successful candidate will:

• Minimum level 2 qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of working in industry in a relevant discipline
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• First Aid at work qualification or willingness to work towards
• Ability to work weekends or evenings as required

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme

For more information, please refer to the additional information and full job description found on our website.