Instructor Keeper- Zoo and Birds
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Position Overview & Specifications
Instructor Keeper – Animal Management (Birds)
Full Time, Permanent post (37 hours per week)
York Campus
Salary: SP 15 - 17 | £20,456 - £21,657
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college with campuses across the North of England.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Instructor Keeper to join our Animal Management Department here at our York campus. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is capable of working with others and is responsible, passionate and knowledgeable about the overall animal management sector and has an enthusiastic approach to animal husbandry and welfare.
The post will require you to work with a range of species within the park and deliver practical modules to Level 2 and 3 learners including assessments.
Reporting to the Wildlife Park Managers Responsibilities include the day to day care and management of the animal section, general cleaning, feeding, maintenance and record keeping of the animal species. You will be part of the Zoo and Birds Team and we are especially interested in someone with a focus on birds.
Applicants should be educated to at least a level 3 in an animal related subject, and a degree in an animal related subject would be advantageous.
In return, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, ample free parking, canteen facilities and a range of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to work within spectacular grounds.
Closing Date: 31/05/23
Interviews: TBC
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Software Development
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Instructor Keeper- Zoo and Birds roles across Askham Bryan College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Software Development.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,456 - £21,657 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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