Animal Keeper - Stafford, United Kingdom - South Staffordshire College

South Staffordshire College
South Staffordshire College
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Stafford, United Kingdom

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Job Reference - HR

Status / Hours - Variable Hours

Grade - SP 11

Salary - £9.76 per hour

Location - Rodbaston Campus - Animal Zone


The Animal Zone, based at Rodbaston College, is home to around 600 animals from over 140 different species from meerkats to monkeys, rabbits to alpacas We believe that conservation starts with good education and aim to inspire and engage our guests and learners, encouraging the next generation of young people to care for our natural world.


We have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Keeper with a keen interest in animal welfare to join our Animal Management team here at our Rodbaston campus.


To be successful in this role, you will be a good team player and have experience of working with animals, understand animals, their behaviour, and their needs.

We offer an inclusive, dynamic, challenging and rewarding place to work.


Our colleagues enjoy a range of generous benefits including 30 days annual leaveplus 5 efficiency days per year, in addition to Bank Holidays, free parking, canteen facilities, support for continuous professional development, Teacher's Pension/Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to work within impressive grounds.


Interview date to be confirmed
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What you can expect from us -_ _we care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 23.68% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme)._

  • South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community._
  • We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment._

Job Types:
Permanent, Zero hours contract


Salary:
From £9.76 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • STAFFORD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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