- Provide high standards of daily animal care, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment and health monitoring
- Ensure the welfare of all animals is maintained in line with relevant legislation and best practice
- Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the animal facility
- Train, supervise and support students carrying out practical animal care duties and complete any relevant paperwork
- Demonstrate and promote correct animal handling, husbandry and safe working practices
- Assist with the organisation and preparation of practical teaching sessions
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support effective practical learning
- Order and manage animal care supplies, feed, bedding and other consumables
- Maintain accurate records relating to stock, feeding schedules, animal health checks and facility operations
- Provide cover during holiday periods, bank holidays and College closures to ensure animals receive appropriate care at all times
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A minimum of a level 3 qualification in a relevant animal care
- Experience caring for a range of animals, including exotic species, small mammals and livestock
- Strong understanding of animal welfare legislation and health and safety requirements
- Experience of training, supervising or mentoring students, volunteers or staff
- Ability to demonstrate correct animal handling techniques and safe working practices
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage stock and maintain accurate records
- Flexible approach to working hours, including holiday and closure period cover
- TAQA Assessor qualification, or willingness to work towards one (desirable)
Benefits
🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential
🚀 Fast-Track Your Career – Take advantage of dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes designed to help you grow and succeed
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute
💆♀️ Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services – Save on Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more
🏋 Fitness Perks – Enjoy our college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best
💰 Generous Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non-teaching roles
🛍 Retail & Travel Discounts – Unlock exclusive savings on high street brands, local transport, cross-country travel. UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount
📜 Free Will Writing – We’ve got your back with professional support for your future planning
💉 Free Flu Vaccine – Stay healthy and protected at no cost to you
🧘 Wellbeing Support – Access confidential counselling services and wellness platforms to support your mental and emotional health
🏆 We Celebrate You! – We recognise and appreciate your hard work with awards, recognition events, and celebration days throughout the year.
About Sandwell College
Please note that as part of our onboarding process, you will be required to either undergo an Enhanced DBS check or provide your existing Enhanced DBS certificate if you are registered with the Update Service.
We expect all applicants to be fully transparent about any information that may be disclosed as part of this check so that we can discuss it at the earliest opportunity. For more information on what may show on your Enhanced DBS check please visit: https://vetting.com/blog/what-shows-and-doesnt-on-a-dbs-check/
We reserve the right to close this job vacancy before the advertised application deadline.
Please mention Jobs With Animals when applying for this role.