Animal Management Unit Team Leader
39 Hours Per Week, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
£26,247 Per Annum
Are you an experienced animal care professional with a passion for leadership, education, and animal welfare? Bishop Burton College is looking for a dedicated Animal Management Unit Team Leader to play a key role in the day-to-day management of our thriving Animal Management Unit.
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the effective operation of the unit, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, husbandry, and health and safety are maintained at all times. You will lead and coordinate a team of staff, supervise students in a practical setting, and help deliver an engaging learning environment that blends real-world experience with academic study.
Working closely with the Animal Management Curator and Unit Manager, you will contribute to the smooth running of the unit by allocating workloads, maintaining accurate records, and acting as Duty Manager when required. Your role will be central to supporting students as they develop valuable, industry-relevant skills while working with a diverse range of domestic, exotic, and farm animals.
Based at Bishop Burton College, you will be part of a forward-thinking institution renowned for its specialist land-based education. The college offers modern facilities, a wide variety of animal species, and a supportive environment that promotes both staff development and student success.
Bishop Burton College is the ideal place for professionals who are passionate about animal care and want to make a difference. With its strong reputation, commitment to high standards, and focus on hands-on learning, the college provides the perfect environment to grow your career while inspiring the next generation of animal care professionals.
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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.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Thursday 4th June
Interview date: Thursday 11th June
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.
