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We are seeking an individual to undertake a dual role of: Instructor / Game and Wildlife (0.5 FTE) - Up to £25,611 pro-rated (dependent upon qualifications and experience);
Apprenticeship Progress Mentor / Game and Wildlife (0.5 FTE) - Up to £31,773 pro-rated (dependent upon qualifications and experience).
Sparsholt College has a national reputation for training gamekeepers and wildlife managers, many of whom are now in key roles across the UK. We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person to work as an Instructor/Apprenticeship Progress Mentor. The role involves supporting apprentices, liaising with the estates who employ them, and instructing learners and apprentices in gamekeeping, land, and wildlife management skills during their college study blocks. The role also includes working closely within a supportive Land and Wildlife team, delivering learning to other (non-apprentice) gamekeeping students at the campus.
Candidates should have experience in gamekeeping or a related role. Ideally, candidates will hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject. You should be self-motivated, have the aptitude to work with young people, and a desire to help educate the next generation of gamekeepers and wildlife managers. The successful applicant will be trained and supported to attain recognised teaching and assessing qualifications, which will be gained over time.
This role could suit someone wishing to change their career or a recently qualified individual eager to start their career in training and development, as support and training will be provided. A full driving licence is essential, as the role involves visiting estates over a wide geographical area.
Closing Date: 4 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
College Benefits include:
* 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
* Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
* Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
* Flexible Working Policy
* Holiday entitlement of 23 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service) plus public and bank holidays, including college closure days at Christmas
* Ability to purchase additional annual leave via salary sacrifice
* Access to an employee assistance scheme
* On-site gym at Sparsholt campus (£100 per annum membership)
* Gym classes at the campus
* Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce (plants, fruit & vegetables, fish, and game)
* Access to CPD events and support for professional qualifications
* Various food outlets and eateries offering good value
* A nursery operated by a commercial provider on campus
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