Person Specification – Lead Animal Care Technician
The College is seeking to appoint a Lead Animal Care Technician. The role will involve the
day to day husbandry for the large & varied collection of animals kept in the animal care
department and the provision of a high quality service to the staff & students in the animal
care department and across college. You will also deputise for the unit manager in their
absence.
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
Qualifications:
Have at least 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent),
including Science, Maths and English
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Have an animal related qualification at L3
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Have an animal related qualification at L4 or above
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Experience and Knowledge:
At least 3 years experience of working with animals in a
captive environment
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Good working knowledge of the captive husbandry of at
least 4 of the following 6 taxa; reptiles, birds, mammals,
amphibians, invertebrates, fish.
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Proven success in the training of captive animals for
husbandry regimes
Previous experience in the effective supervision of staff
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Reference
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Experience of working in education
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Skills and Attributes:
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel &
Outlook
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Able to lift and move weights of up to 20kg
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To have held a full UK driving licence for at least 3 years
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Excellent time-management & organisational skills
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Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a wide
range of people
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Ability to work both as part of a team or on their own
initiative
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Excellent observational skills and attention to detail
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Competent in the handling & restraint of a wide range of
species of animal
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Proven track record of attendance & punctuality
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References
Excellent personal presentation
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