Animal Technician

Plumpton College • Full-time • Lewes, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom • £25,053 - £28,039 / year • 2w ago

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the UK, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies.

Our approach is underpinned by our core values — Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising — which guide everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

About the role:

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Animal Technician to support the day-to-day operation of the Animal Education Centre and contribute to the delivery of an outstanding student experience. This role is central to maintaining excellent standards of animal welfare and husbandry while helping students develop practical, industry-relevant skills in a safe and engaging learning environment.

The working pattern for this role is currently Thursday to Monday; however, this may be reviewed in line with business needs.

You will:

support the daily care, welfare, health monitoring and enrichment of the animal collection
ensure high standards of animal husbandry and compliance with animal welfare legislation, licence conditions and industry best practice
supervise and support students in practical sessions, including weekends and holiday periods
deliver and manage practical classes, gather evidence and assess students within the practical environment
maintain accurate records relating to animal welfare, centre operations and student progress

About you

You will bring:

a Level 3 qualification in Animal Management or a related subject
practical experience of working within an animal unit or similar environment
strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively
confidence working independently and supporting students in a practical setting
good communication, IT, literacy and numeracy skills, with a flexible and professional approach

You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including 26 Days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and efficiency days. The role is eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme, including employer contributions and life assurance. Staff also benefit from high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to support an inclusive working environment.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction, a supported four-month probationary period, and a strong coaching culture led by in-house Level 5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including eligibility for a TOTUM and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, discounted Plumpton produce and courses, free onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment to wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through active EDI and Sustainability committees, regular staff events and social activities throughout the year.

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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