Associate - Technician Support in Animal Care

We have a great opportunity based at our Shuttleworth campus for an Associate Technician Support in Animal Care to become a key member of our Animal Sciences department.

As an Associate Technician Support in Animal Care, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• Contributing to the day to day running of the Zoological Education Centre (ZEC)
• Participating in the care of animals in the centre; to include farm, pet and exotic species (chelonian, snakes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and exotic mammals)

Our ideal candidates will have relevant current vocational experience in the animal care sector and experience of caring for a wide range of animals to include farm, pet and exotic species (chelonian, snakes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrate and exotic mammals)

, alongside the following qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject (Animal management/Animal Sciences)
• English and Maths or similar at GCSE grades A-C or equivalent

Further details of the essential criteria for the post can be located within the Job Description.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Terms and Conditions - Bedford College Professional Services 

• 7.5 hours per week - Part time weekends and non teaching holidays
• £9.50 per hour 
• Free on-site parking
• Retail and leisure discounts

Associates work on a short term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate agreement, under this Agreement period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered to you.

The Bedford College Group is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.  An Enhanced DBS check will be required and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of business continuity The Bedford College Group may conduct our interviews via Microsoft Teams.  More information will be available at interview stage.

Supporting Documents

• JDPS Animal Technician Assistant (1).docx