Animal Care Technician
This is a Temporary, vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Contract Type: 26 hours / 52 weeks / Fixed term till 29/01/2027
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Animal Care Technician to provide essential technical support to our staff and students and help maintain an outstanding learning environment.
In this hands-on role, you will support the day-to-day running of the Animal Care facilities, preparing teaching resources, maintaining equipment and learning spaces, and ensuring high standards of animal care, health and safety and housekeeping are maintained. You will also assist students within the learning environment, helping to provide a positive and supportive experience for learners.
Working closely with the Senior Animal Care Technician and wider curriculum team, you will help manage stock and equipment, support the development of resources and assist with a range of activities, including veterinary appointments where required.
We are looking for someone with relevant Animal Care experience, strong organisational skills and a proactive approach. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively with a wide range of people and be committed to supporting students and maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- To organise daily activities within the learning environment, including the preparation of teaching resources and housekeeping.
- To provide assistance to individuals or groups of students within the learning environment. For specific departments this may include work placements and instructing/directing of students.
- To undertake reviews of health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace and undertake risk assessments.
- To implement and maintain the regulations of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other related Health and Safety legislation and regulations.
- To participate in curriculum area, College, employer/parent functions, meetings and promotional activities as required.
- Participate in course review activities and the generation and implementation of new resources and action plans.
- Monitor and maintain equipment and prepare replacement plans. For Animal Care this includes travel to and from vet appointments.
Requirements
You will need:
- Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area or relevant industry experience
- Technical qualification in the relevant subject area
- Relevant industrial/subject experience
- Experience of following/applying Health & Safety Procedures
- Working knowledge of the relevant curriculum area
- Experience of ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels
- Understanding and awareness of Health & Safety legislation
About Us
Would you like to work for us? We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, seeking only the best people to help our students and colleagues realise their dreams and potential.
If you’re looking for college jobs in Hampshire, see how we support our people with health and wellbeing, learn more about the recruitment process, explore the benefits, and view our vacancies. Apply today!
Benefits
*If you are recruited as an unqualified lecturer, you must enrol on the PGCE/Cert Ed within your first two years of employment. You are also enrolled on the fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training (formally known as PTLLS) shortly after you start with us, so your formal teacher training starts straight away.
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