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Head Animal Keeper

Head Animal Keeper

Apprenticeships at Salford City College - Frontier House

Eccles

Salary:
Starting salary £23,171 per annum with incremental progression to £26,330
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
29 November 2018

Job overview

Our vision is to become a beacon of educational excellence, transforming the lives of the individuals and communities we serve

Head Animal Keeper

Reference Number: SCC181957

Salary: Starting salary £23,171 per annum with incremental progression to £26,330

Advert Closing Date: Noon on Friday 30th November 2018  

Interview Date: W.C. 3rd December 2018 

Location: Eccles Sixth Form College 

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per Week: 37

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Animal Keeper to join Eccles Sixth Form College, within the Animal, Equine and Veterinary Nursing department. The College has recently seen a significant investment to the facilities and is going through the early stages of gaining Zoo Status. The successful applicant will be expected to lead a small team of Animal Keeping staff and oversee the day to day management of a an ever growing animal collection, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare at all times. The College boasts a unique collection of animals which ranges across all taxa. Additionally, the college is part of a number of breeding programmes including ESB’s and EEP’s and plans to expand upon its conservation efforts.

The successful candidate should have a sound knowledge of working with a variety of domestic and exotic species and a passion for leading a team. The role will require evening and weekend work on a rotor basis.

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 Discounts – including www.staffbenefits.co.uk and NUS Extra

· Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships & confidential staff counselling via CareFirst

· 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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