Salary - £14,420 per annum
Hours - 21 hours per week
Contract - Permanent
Location - Peterborough
Closing Date – 10th July 2026
We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Animal Care Technician to join our Animal Care team at Peterborough College.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with hands-on experience working with a variety of animal species who would like to play a key role in supporting the next generation of animal care professionals. You'll help maintain excellent standards of animal husbandry, support practical learning sessions and ensure our animal facilities remain safe, clean and well organised.
No two days are the same, making this a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.
As an Animal Care Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of our animal facilities and assisting both staff and students during practical activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting the care and welfare of a wide range of animal species.
- Supervising and assisting students during practical learning activities.
- Monitoring animal health and maintaining accurate records.
- Maintaining clean, safe and organised animal accommodation and work areas.
- Assisting with stock control, ordering and equipment maintenance.
- Supporting teaching staff in the preparation of practical sessions.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, including COSHH requirements.
- Participating in risk assessments and promoting safe working practices.
- Supporting weekend animal feeding duties on a rota basis alongside colleagues.
We're looking for someone who:
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Holds a Level 3 qualification in Animal Care, Animal Management or a related subject.
- Has practical experience working with a wide variety of animal species.
- Has a strong understanding of animal welfare and husbandry practices.
- Enjoys supporting and encouraging learners in a practical environment.
- Is organised, proactive and able to work on their own initiative.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Has a flexible and positive approach to work.
Experience of stock control, equipment maintenance or supervising learners would be advantageous. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply now!
Why work for IEG?
- Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
- Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
- Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
