Animal Keeper - Large Mammals
Eccles Sixth Form College
Salford
- Salary:
- Incremental progression throughout the band is available
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 12 December 2019
Job overview
Our vision is to become a beacon of educational excellence, transforming the lives of the individuals and communities we serve
Animal Keeper – Large Mammals
Reference Number: SCCG2046
Salary: Starting salary £17,294 per annum with incremental progression to £19,094
Advert Closing Date: Midnight Thursday 12th December 2019
Interview Date: Week commencing 16th December 2019
Location: Eccles Sixth Form College
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per Week: 37
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Animal Keeper to join this expanding, successful and highly motivated team. This is an exciting time to join the Life Sciences Department at Eccles Sixth Form College, as we expand our already extensive animal collection and move towards full zoo accreditation.
The successful applicant will have knowledge and experience of practical husbandry, health and welfare of a range of taxa. You will be responsible for the day to day care for all of the animals at Eccles Sixth Form College, with a direct responsibility for the large domestic and large zoo mammal section. Candidates should have extensive knowledge and a minimum of 2 years professional experience of working within an animal collection.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with a range of large domestic and exotic mammal species, including providing exceptional welfare standards, knowledge of nutrition and enclosure design. You will be well motivated, responsive to change and innovative with good communication skills. The role requires flexibility and commitment. You will be required to work weekends.
About Us
To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.
For more information, please visit our website and twitter or if you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email HR@salfordcc.ac.uk
Reason to Join Us:
• A range of developmental & career opportunities
• A number of optional Salary Sacrifice Schemes including IT Equipment, Childcare Vouchers & Bikes
• Staff Benefits Package with the best discounts and fabulous savings from high-street retailers, holidays and cinemas
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling via CareFirst and health cash plans
• Family Friendly & Flexible Working Policies
Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Appointees will be required to pay for their own DBS checks where applicable to the post.
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About Eccles Sixth Form College
- Eccles Sixth Form College
- Chatsworth Road, Eccles, Salford
- Greater Manchester
- M30 9FJ
- United Kingdom
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