Animal Care Technician (Weekends)

HSDC is seeking to appoint a reliable and caring Technician at our South Downs Campus to work as part of the Animal Care team within the College’s Animal Unit.

6 hours per week (Weekends)

52 weeks per year

You will be working in a fast-paced environment and will undertake routine animal husbandry tasks with a range of animals, to uphold high standards of animal welfare. You will be required to work flexibly as part of the technician team with the Science Department and supporting the wider animal care team.

The post holder will hold a Level 3 Qualification or equivalent in Animal Care/Management, experience working with a range of animals including exotics, companion and domestic species in commercial environment and have good communication skills. A current UK driving licence and car is essential as you will be required to transport animals to and from the vets.

HSDC is proud to support flexible working opportunities and therefore applications for flexible working will be considered.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff to share this commitment. The college also values diversity and strives to promote equality at all levels, including its employees, students and customers. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the college is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Closing date: Sunday 16th April 2023 (midnight)

Key contact: Toni Sharp (Senior Animal Care Technician & Animal Care Lecturer) - toni.sharp@hsdc.ac.uk