Animal Management Technician – Greater Manchester Salary: £24,710 - £28,318 per annum (Full Time) Are you passionate about animal welfare and keen to play a key role in educating the next generation of animal management professionals? An Ofsted-rated Good Further Education College in Greater Manchester is seeking a dedicated Animal Management Technician to join its growing team. About the Role You’ll be working within the Animal Management department at a brand-new, purpose-built animal management facility. Your primary focus will be supporting the team to ensure the health, welfare, and enrichment of a diverse range of animals, including small mammals, exotics, and potentially larger species and aquatics. You’ll also assist during practical lessons, helping students handle and care for the animals safely and correctly. This is a hands-on role that requires a flexible, proactive approach. You’ll be involved in daily animal husbandry tasks, maintaining enclosures, feeding regimes, and record keeping to high welfare standards. You will also be required to travel between sites, so a full driving licence and your own vehicle are essential. Who are we Looking For Previous experience in a similar role within animal management, ideally within an educational setting. Proven ability to work with a wide range of animals, ideally including small mammals and/or exotics. Experience with large animals, aquatics, or dog grooming would be advantageous. Strong organisational skills, with a genuine passion for animal care and student support. Flexibility to travel between sites as needed, with full driving license and own car. Happy to undergo Enhanced DBS check including Child Barred list upon successful appointment to the role. What’s on offer? A competitive salary of £24,710 - £28,318 per annum. State-of-the-art facilities to work in. Excellent holiday allowance and pension scheme Supportive, experienced team environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. Next Steps Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission