Animal Keeper
£15,261.14 Per Annum (FTE NMW £25,327 based on 39 Hours Per Week)
23.5 Hours Per Week, Friday 8.30-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 8-5pm
At Riseholme College, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Animal Keeper who is committed to delivering the highest standards of animal welfare while helping to inspire the next generation of animal care professionals.
This role would suit someone who may currently be working within a zoo, wildlife park, kennels, rescue centre, farm park, educational animal unit or other animal care setting, and is now looking to take the next step in their career within an educational environment. You will be confident working with a wide range of species, experienced in practical animal husbandry, and enthusiastic about supporting students during practical learning activities.
Based within our modern Animal Management department at Riseholme, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the animal unit, supporting feeding, enrichment, health monitoring, enclosure maintenance and maintaining exceptional welfare standards across the department. You will also work closely with academic staff to help provide an engaging and industry-focused experience for learners.
Riseholme College offers a unique opportunity to combine your industry experience with education, working as part of a supportive and knowledgeable team that is passionate about student success and animal welfare. Our specialist facilities, practical learning approach and commitment to developing both staff and students make Riseholme an exciting and rewarding place to work.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference to both animals and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays, all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests for DSE users
- 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the UK's points-based immigration system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Monday 25th May 2026
Interview date: Monday 1st June 2026
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this is a position of trust, the successful candidate will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), barring (where applicable), reference, qualification and health checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The College is an equal opportunities employer.
