Hourly Paid Animal Management Technician (2023/LH073)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to continued growth in our animal management department, we have a fantastic opportunity for well organised team player to join our animal management technician team. You will work with a range of species from axolotl to zebra mice and will contribute towards routine husbandry and day to day management of our modern animal management facilities. You will have high standards and attention to detail, with strong practical handling skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and other stakeholders. Duties will include routine husbandry, monitoring stock, providing demonstrations for student’s groups and supervising students on work experience. The successful candidate will join a strong and supportive team and be based at our Houghall Campus in Durham City.
The role will require you to work flexibly and efficiently to maintain the highest professional standards. In addition to industry relevant qualifications at level 3 or above, the successful candidate will be IT literate and Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy. equivalent.
More information about the College can be found on our website. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
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.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hourly Paid Animal Management Technician (2023/LH073) roles across East Durham 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 Colleges & Universities.
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 £19,123 - £27,923 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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