Technician in Animal Care

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

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

• To contribute to the day to day running of the Zoological Education Centre
• To participate in the care of animals housed within the centre; to include farm, pet and exotic species (chelonian, snakes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and exotic mammals).
• To prepare resources and provide support to teaching staff and students during practical sessions
• To maintain enclosures for all species housed including bioactive, immersive and specialist animal accommodation.

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, invertebrates and exotic mammals), alongside the following qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject (Animal Management / Animal Science)
• English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade 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.

Contract Type – Bedford College Professional Services Ltd (BCPS Ltd)

39 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year

273 hours holiday per annum

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 has made the decision to conduct out interviews via Microsoft Teams. More information on Microsoft Teams interviews will be discussed at interview stage.

To Apply for this role, please follow the link.