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Lecturer in Animal Science (Higher Education)

Location: Bishop Burton Campus - York Road

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 March 2026

Salary: £29,447 to £32,407 Per Annum Depending on experience and qualifications

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Lecturer in Animal Science (Higher Education)

£29,447 to £32,407 depending on experience and qualifications

37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm, Friday 8.30-4.30pm, 1 Hour Lunch Break

This is an exciting time to join the University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) as we seek talented, enthusiastic, and committed lecturers to join our established, dynamic, and forward-thinking Higher Education team. We are recruiting specialists in Animal Health and Nutrition, Animal Management and Behaviour, and Production Animal Science to support the delivery of our expanding undergraduate portfolio.

UCBB boasts outstanding, sector-leading facilities designed to deliver an exceptional student experience and support applied, industry-relevant teaching and research. These include state-of-the-art laboratories, specialist teaching spaces, and an extensive on-site animal unit housing over 100 species, providing unparalleled hands-on learning opportunities across companion, exotic, and production animals.

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.

For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here. 

If you are viewing this vacancy from an external jobs board please visit Bishop Burton/Riseholme College website, scroll to the bottom and select 'Work for Us'. 

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: 

  • Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
  • 50 days leave including 35 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
  • 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses 

Click Here for further rewards and perks. 

The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.

Closing date: Thursday 12 March 2025

Interview date: TBC

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