• Locations

  Northamptonshire

• Salary

  Up to £24487 per annum

• Sector

  Apprenticeships, Training & Sales, Education

• Type

  Permanent

Animal Keeper🦎

📍 Northamptonshire

⏰ Full-time

💰 Up to £24,487 per annum

We are delighted to be supporting a well-regarded Further Education college in the recruitment of a passionate and hands-on Animal Keeper to join their specialist Animal Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of species while supporting student learning in a practical and engaging environment.

✨ About the Role

As an Animal Keeper, you will be responsible for the day-to-day care, welfare and management of a variety of animals including reptiles, insects, meerkats and capybaras.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of animal husbandry while supporting the delivery of an outstanding learning environment for students.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and husbandry for a wide range of animals, ensuring high welfare standards
• Maintain clean, safe and well-presented enclosures and facilities
• Prepare feeds and monitor animal health and behaviour
• Support practical teaching sessions and student learning activities
• Assist with the maintenance of equipment, habitats and resources
• Contribute to animal enrichment and welfare programmes
• Participate in college events and support visitor engagement where required
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and animal welfare regulations

👤 About You

You will be passionate about animal care and confident working with a variety of species in a busy environment. You’ll be proactive, reliable, and committed to maintaining excellent standards of welfare and presentation.

You will have experience working with animals and feel confident carrying out day-to-day husbandry tasks.

You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and supporting students in developing their practical skills.

✅ Essential Requirements

• Experience working with animals in a practical environment
• Knowledge of animal welfare and health & safety requirements
• Strong practical skills in animal handling and husbandry
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Basic IT skills

➕ Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 in an Animal related qualification
• Experience working in an educational or zoo/farm environment
• Experience supporting students or trainees

🎁 Benefits

The college offers a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop your skills, work with a wide range of species, and be part of a passionate and knowledgeable team.

🛡️ Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

🚀 Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about animal care and want to work in a hands-on, rewarding environment, don’t wait – great roles like this don’t stay open for long!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.