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We have an exciting opportunity for a Sessional Animal Care Technician to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Brooksby College.
Working in these roles you will maintain a high standard of animal husbandry and contribute to the curriculum needs of the Animal Care department.
Working alongside a team of hard working and dedicated unit staff these roles will also include interaction with students on a practical basis. Working with a wide variety of animal species these jobs require applicants with broad animal experience.
The job is an exciting opportunity for somebody to support the growth and development of the College’s practical Animal Care facilities. In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people.
You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.
Responsibilities of this role include;
1. Routine care and management of college animal care livestock
2. Maintain clean and efficient working environment in the Animal Care Unit
3. Liaise with appropriate vocational areas to plan supervision and assessment of students
4. Carry out health and safety and risk assessments in accordance with college procedures and practices
What we are looking for;
5. Have a Level 3 qualification in Animal Care or equivalent
6. Recent experience of working in the industry
7. Able to assist in the development of safe systems for practical activities
8. Experience of caring for a range of animals
Loughborough College Group is formed of two merged Colleges, Loughborough College and SMB Group, with campuses across North Leicestershire. We have a vast curriculum across campuses offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.
Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.
We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:
9. A competitive pension scheme
10. On-site parking
11. Subsided nursery fees
12. Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
13. Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
14. Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.
The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College Group. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College Group. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group.
Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.
Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement
Loughborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.