Animal Keeper
Capel Manor College
Enfield
- £24,617 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Inclusive of London Weighting
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 November 2024
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint an Animal Keeper to join our animal management team.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day routine care of the College’s animal stock including cleaning out of accommodation, provision of feed, water, bedding, nesting material, and daily health checks. The successful candidate will be an expert in their area and implement the highest industry standards of animal husbandry and welfare. They will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading the animal facilities and record keeping for their area of responsibility. They will also deliver interactive enclosure encounters and experiences to visitors. In addition, our Animal Keepers will be supporting our Practical Instructors and Lecturers, ensuring relevant resources (such as animals and equipment) are readily available for learning.
The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 qualification or higher in an animal care discipline and have some experience working with a range of animal species. They will have excellent communication and organisation skills. They will be able to demonstrate awareness of Health and Safety issues and will have a strong commitment to the care and welfare of the College’s animals.
Please note that there is some weekend and bank holiday working required with this role.
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About Capel Manor College
Capel Manor College is London's environmental college, offering a diverse range of full and part-time courses in further and higher education for school leavers and adults.
The College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to help preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces.
Students at Capel Manor College are immersed in a hands-on, creative and practical outdoor learning environment, with exceptional, industry-experienced tutors who are experts in their fields.
As London's leading land-based College, Capel Manor College has five campuses spread across the capital. The College has campuses located at Crystal Palace, Enfield, Gunnersbury, Regent's Park and Mottingham. Between them, our campuses boast two zoos, a farm, a dog grooming parlour, laboratories, over 30-acres of gardens, and over 200 acres of working land.
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