Animal Technician - Zoo and Domestic

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

As a Animal Technician, 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
• Participating in the care of animals housed within the centre; to include farm, pet and exotic species (chelonian, snakes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and exotic mammals).
• Preparing resources and provide support to teaching staff and students during practical sessions
• Maintaining 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

• 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
• 27 days per annum (plus public holidays)
• Peoples Pension
• Free on-site parking
• Retail and leisure discounts

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 the 22nd August 2022

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.