Casual Instructor / Technician – Animal Management Centre

Casual Instructor / Technician – Animal Management Centre

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE

Casual Instructor / Technician – Animal Management Centre

Casual term-time cover on Herptiles/Invertebrates, Birds, and Mammal Sections

£8.72 – £10.70 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience) plus holiday pay

The post holder will work under the direction of the Animal Management Centre (AMC) Heads in animal husbandry, supervising students on practical duties, and practical instruction and assessment of groups of students and other trainees as required.   They will work with other animal professionals as part of a wider team so must be a great team player, effective communicator, enthusiastic and be committed to training our learners to a professional standard.

Candidates should be educated to at least level 3 in a relevant vocational subject e.g., Animal Management, DMZAA, Veterinary Nursing, Biological Science or Zoology Degree. Candidates must have significant practical experience and interest in at least two of the following areas: herptiles, birds and mammals.

The post holder will be required to work as and when required to cover staff vacancies, absences, etc. The number of work sessions required will therefore vary through the year. Applicants are asked to set out their flexibility to provide cover.

Closing Date:            01 October 2018

College Benefits

·            Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)

·            Death Benefit grant of 3 x salary if in the pension scheme

·            Free on-site parking

·            Car Share Scheme

·            Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

·            Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

·            Flexible Working Policy

·            Pro rata Holiday entitlement of 23 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus Public and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas.

·            Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave via a salary sacrifice arrangement

·            Access to an employee assistance scheme

·            On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per annum)

·            Gym classes at the Sparsholt campus

·            You Make the Difference Staff nomination scheme

·            Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, flowers, fruit & vegetables, fish, venison and turkey.

·            Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at the Andover campus

·            Discounted admission to Marwell Zoo

·            Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications

·            Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider

Application packs are available from:

www.sparsholt.ac.uk

HR@sparsholt.ac.uk

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +66 (0)93 0835 862 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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Technician – Herptiles and Invertebrates Section

Technician – Herptiles and Invertebrates Section

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE

Technician – Herptiles and Invertebrates Section, Animal Management Centre

£15,075 - £18,290 (Dependent upon qualifications and experience)

The post holder will work under the direction of the AMC Exotics Head in undertaking the management, husbandry and development of the significant teaching collections of herptiles and invertebrates, totaling over 100 species. These include many species of conservation importance, for which the AMC participates in breeding programs. The Section has achieved many notable breeding successes (e.g. Emerald Tree Monitor), and helps develop husbandry protocols (e.g. Kaiser’s Newt).

Working as part of a small team, the post holder will provide daily supervision and support to groups of students in practical sessions, ensuring provision is learner-focused, to achieve exemplary standards in animal care, teaching and the learner experience.

Candidates should be educated to at least Level 2 in a relevant vocational subject and be able to demonstrate significant professional experience working with a range of reptiles, amphibians and inverts. A flexible approach to a varied workload, real enthusiasm for the animals you work with, and an affinity for working with young learners are required. Some educational or supervisory experience would be advantageous. The post holder will be required to work weekends on a rotational basis.

This post is based at the Sparsholt campus. The AMC is Zoo-Licensed and BIAZA accredited, with exciting plans for major new developments.

Closing Date: 20 September 2018 

Interview Date: 26 September 2018           

College Benefits

·       Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)

·       Death Benefit grant of 3 x salary if in the pension scheme

·       Free on-site parking

·       Car Share Scheme

·       Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

·       Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

·       Flexible Working Policy

·       Holiday entitlement of 22 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus Public and Bank Holidays

·       Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave via a salary sacrifice arrangement

·       Access to an employee assistance scheme

·       On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per annum)

·       Gym classes at the Sparsholt campus

·       You Make the Difference Staff nomination scheme

·       Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, flowers, fruit & vegetables, fish, venison and turkey.

·       Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at the Andover campus

·       Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications

·       Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider

Application packs are available from:

24 hour recruitment line: 01962 797438

www.sparsholt.ac.uk

HR@sparsholt.ac.uk

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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