Animal Collection Manager
Hartpury University & Hartpury College
Gloucestershire Closing date for applications is: 23rd Oct 2025| Contact: | Human Resources ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Education |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £35,852 - £36,876 |
Animal Collection Manager
£35,852-£36,876 per annum
37.5 hours per week including weekends and public holidays where required
Permanent
About the Role
Hartpury is seeking an ambitious, driven professional with extensive animal knowledge and experience to manage and develop our expanding animal collection. This is an exceptional learning resource that underpins all animal-related practical activities, supporting both College and University students in developing industry skills.
This is an exciting and pivotal time to join us. As a proud BIAZA Educational Associate Member, Hartpury is committed to delivering the highest standards in animal care, welfare, and education. You will lead a passionate and skilled team at a time of significant growth, with new cutting-edge facilities and the introduction of T Level qualifications in Animal Care and Management, further broadening our educational offer.
About You
- You have extensive experience within the animal industry or an educational animal establishment, with an excellent understanding of best husbandry practices across a variety of domestic and exotic species.
- You have a strong knowledge of animal welfare standards and legislation.
- You bring experience of working in an education environment, or demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, with the motivation to inspire learners to achieve excellent results and develop employability through the Hartpury Certificate.
- You have proven experience in staff management and team leadership.
- You are professional, motivated, and demonstrate consistently high standards with a positive attitude.
- You are flexible, adaptable, and resilient in challenging situations.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Apply for this job:
Please visit the Hartpury vacancies on the website www.hartpury.ac.uk to apply and for information on the job description and person specification
