Animal keeper

Overview

Reaseheath Mini Zoo — North West

Closing date for applications is: 1st Feb 2026

Contact:
Kerri Robson ()

Job Title:

Animal Keeper

Status:
Permanent, 39 hours per week

Closing Date:
Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026

Assessment Centre Date:
To be confirmed

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. Situated within the grounds of the College is the Reaseheath Mini Zoo and Animal Management Centre which is used by students and open to the public during school holidays and  team now have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Keeper.

Due to continuous expansion within the Reaseheath Mini Zoo and Animal Management Centre, we now have three permanent positions available.

The purpose of the role is to provide an outstanding level of learning and learner experience and assist in the care of livestock and resources in the Animal Management Centre to the highest level of health and welfare.

• Supervise the work of a variety of students and visitors accessing the animal collection
• Support Animal Management lecturers and cross college staff in order to deliver an outstanding student experience
• Ensure the care of animals on the unit is maintained to a high standard including maintenance and security of the Animal Management Centre
• Ensure effective stock control and husbandry in liaison with the Zoo Manager, including the quarantining of specimens, in order to comply with the highest departmental and industry animal welfare standards and legislation
• Assist the Animal Centre and Curriculum Managers in the day-to-day running of the centre in order to ensure all team members are fully informed of matters that may affect them

• Minimum level 2 qualification
• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE Maths & English grade C or above)
• First Aid at work qualification or willingness to work towards
• Ability to work weekends or evenings as required

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free Parking

To see full job description and to apply, please email:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.