Animal Care Technician in Bristol

Location: Filton Campus

FTE Salary: Up to £25,572.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Role Information

Reference: REQ001441

Financial Rewards And Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme – Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free annual eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students’ Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection.

Join Our Exceptional Animal Centre Team as an Animal Technician! Our Animal Centre is more than just a facility – it’s a vibrant, hands‑on environment where innovation, high standards of welfare, and outstanding student experiences come together. With over 100 animals spanning a diverse range of species – including pygmy goats, Gambian pouched rats, and an extensive LVI collection – the Centre has expanded significantly in recent years, and we’re now looking for a dedicated Animal Technician to support its continued growth. This is an opportunity to join a well‑established team that takes pride in excellent animal care and providing meaningful learning opportunities for students.

As an integral part of our close‑knit and supportive technical team, you’ll help maintain exceptional welfare standards, assist with enrichment and husbandry routines, and contribute to the day‑to‑day running of a busy educational environment where no two days are ever the same. With the introduction of the new T Level in Animal Management, this is an exciting time to join us. You’ll play a key role in supporting practical learning, helping students develop confidence and competence in real‑world animal care settings. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, proactive, and passionate about both animals and education.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of animal welfare across the college’s animal collection
• Carry out daily husbandry tasks, health checks, and enclosure maintenance
• Monitor animal health and wellbeing and record accurate welfare information
• Supervise learners during practical activities and demonstrate best practice
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare, health and safety, and biosecurity standards
• Work independently on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Animal Management (or equivalent)
• Practical experience working with a range of animal species
• Knowledge of animal welfare legislation and safe working practices
• Experience supervising or supporting learners or volunteers
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.