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Markus Wilder

Animal Keeper & Industry Experience Supervisor

Moulton College

Northamptonshire Closing date for applications is: 30th Apr 2024
Contact: Karen Squires ([email protected])
Sector: Education
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: Support Spine - Band 5: £22,308.00 per annum

Calling Animal Keepers!

Moulton College are looking for an Animal Keeper & Industry Experience Supervisor to join the Animal Welfare Centre.

  • Do you have a Level 3 qualification in an animal related subject or equivalent relevant experience?
  • Do you have experience of working within the Animal Welfare Industry with experience of dealing with a large range of animals?
  • Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills?
  • Do you have a full driving license?
  • Do you live within a 40-mile radius of the Moulton campus?

We have a committed Animal Welfare Team at the College who ensure the animals and students have a hugely positive experience.

You will:

  • Look after the health, care and welfare of animals kept at the Animal Welfare Centre (AWC)
  • Maintain and provide teaching materials and resources at the AWC
  • Supervise students on commercial experience at the AWC
  • Provide support and guidance to students to aid the development of industry skills through verbal and written feedback

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:

  • Do you have a Level 3 qualification in an animal related subject or equivalent relevant experience?
  • Do you have experience of working within the Animal Welfare Industry with experience of dealing with a large range of animals?
  • Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills?
  • Are you able to keep to deadlines and lead on developing, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality, motivational and inclusive learning experiences?
  • Do you have a full driving license?
  • Do you live within a 40-mile radius of the Moulton campus?

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

  • 33 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
  • A maximum of 5 College closure days (pro rata for part-time)
  • High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 23.8%
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
  • Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
  • A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiative
  • Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
  • On site gym
  • Discounted nursery fees
  • Free onsite parking
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Online Payslips

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.

Apply for this job:

Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Moulton College does not discriminate or consider employment on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. Moulton College encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.

To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to [email protected]; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work-for-us/animal-keeper-industry-experience-supervisor  Alternatively email [email protected] to request an application pack.