At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exceptional pet welfare and support scientific research in a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Join a purpose-driven company shaping the future of pet welfare and science.
- Benefits: Enjoy private healthcare, generous pension, life assurance, gym membership, and 24+ days annual leave.
- Other info: Access world-class training and career development opportunities in a dynamic workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on animal welfare while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Professional animal handling experience and a strong understanding of welfare and behaviour principles.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
As a Unit Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional welfare standards while enabling high-quality pet science and research delivery.
You will operate as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting welfare, behavioural, veterinary, and scientific outcomes.
What's in it for you?
- Private healthcare + equal parental leave
- Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Gym membership & wellbeing support
- Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
- Career Opportunities, the role offers development into specialist, technical, or science-support career pathways within pet welfare, behaviour and research environments., Welfare & Environment
Delivery: Deliver and maintain gold-standard welfare, enrichment, and husbandry.
- Behaviour & Training Support: Support behavioural assessments, recreation and individual development plans.
- Health & Welfare Monitoring: Monitor health, behaviour, and wellbeing.
- Scientific Programme Support: Deliver accurate behavioural observations, data capture, and sample support for research studies.
- Professional animal handling experience
- Strong understanding of welfare and behaviour principles
- High attention to detail and data accuracy with a focus on quality
- Interest in scientific or technical environments
- Full UK driving licence
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers
- Waltham on the Wolds
- £30,200 -£31,400 inclusive of rota allowance + Company performance bonus & Exceptional Benefits 9.5 hours per day on rotation working over 7 days (average of 37.5 hours per week)
- Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
- Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"
- Access world-class training & development from day one
- Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package
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Unit Specialist- Pet Welfare & Science Support in Wymondham employer: Mars
Mars in Melton Mowbray is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With competitive salaries, private healthcare, and ample opportunities for career advancement, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while working with state-of-the-art technology in the FMCG sector.
