Purpose of Post:
The primary role of the apprentice animal keeper is to carry out animal husbandry and enclosure maintenance tasks within Golders Hill Park Zoo & Queen’s Park Farm in accordance with the Secretary of States Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for the welfare of the animals and enjoyment, recreation, education, and safety of visitors.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
To undertake general enclosure cleaning, animal care, feed preparations & animal observation under supervision
To undertake basic repair, maintenance & installation of enclosures, their furnishings & associated facilities under supervision3. To use basic hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment under supervision
To attend staff meetings & participate in group emails/messages as appropriate
To work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive working relationships within the team and with other employees, team leaders/supervisors & external agencies
To work with and assist volunteers & work placement students in the Zoo/Farm
To undertake the Keeper and Aquarist qualification as part of the City of London
Apprenticeship programme and complete coursework and examinations in a timely fashion and to the best of your ability.
To assist with paid visitor experiences, ensuring experiences are supervised and carried out in a professional and safe manner
To provide a highly visible presence to engender a sense of well-being for customers & members of the public
To assist in promoting Golders Hill Park Zoo, Queen’s Park Farm and the wider heath to local schools, colleges & other user groups
To assist in enforcing park bylaws and rules of the animal collections
To ensure that you observe departmental safety procedures and use safe working practices specifically with regard to PPE, and adherence to COSHH and risk assessments, reporting accidents and near misses to your supervisors
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s occupational health and safety policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out duties
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s equal opportunity policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post
To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade
Training:
You will be supported to achieve the Keeper and Aquarist Level 3 apprenticeship
Theoretical training will be given with the support of the training provider
Practical training and support will be given in the workplace allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment
You will receive hours 6 per week to support with your apprenticeship studies
Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer a permanent role within the team if a position is available
Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation
Employer Description:The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.Working Hours :7:00am- 3:00pm– Working Monday- Sunday on a rota
1hr unpaid break. Flexibility may be required to support business needs.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
As a large boarding kennels (up to 100 dogs), daycare and cattery we look after an array of breeds, big and small. We have a farm so have many farm animals on site, and also look after other small animals such as rabbits, rats, snakes and birds. So, any applicant must be happy to handle these animals.
You will be responsible for (but not limited to, the following):
Cleaning and mucking out animals' enclosures
Ensuring the health and well-being of all animals in your care
Feeding
Walking and exercising
Grooming/bathing
Training:All training to be completed on site with the employer and your dedicated trainer coach from Haddon Training, this will be done one day a week as part of your off the job training.
You will achieve the Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Apprenticeship, and you will also complete level 1 or 2 English and/or maths functional skills if required.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, this may lead to further employment for the right candidate.Employer Description:Here at 4 Paws Farm Richard Grey and Kelly Grey, the owners, will take your pets into our hearts as well as our home. We will go the extra mile to make your pet feel loved and happy during their stay with us.
Our family team will ensure your pet receives the personal touch, whether it be cuddles and kisses or playing fetch, we will be happy to oblige.
With over 20 years of joint experience in animal care and behaviour, we understand that leaving your beloved pet in a boarding establishment can be stressful for both parties. Our aim here at 4 Paws Farm is to make your pet's stay as pleasurable as possible, giving you the owner peace of mind.Working Hours :Will be 3 days to start with working 8am till 5pm to include 1 weekend day, these hours can increase after a successful probationary period.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Reliable....Read more...
Day to day role responsibilities will include:
Assist in the creation of new content across the home’s social media platforms and support the monitoring and responding to comments in line with the home’s policies and procedures
Research and plan a yearly social media schedule to ensure key events, such as Volunteers Week and Adopt a Shelter Animal Day, are recognised and promoted
Work alongside the Animal Welfare Staff to safely film and produce TikTok/social media videos with the animals, staying up to date with current social media trends
Engage with Retail Manager and shops to create posts which support the marketing and promotion of Danaher Charity shops and their products
Engage professionally and proactively with customers and followers across social media platforms
Contribute to the creation of posters and visual media to promote the home and its work
Attend events at the home to capture and share content for social media and marketing purposes
Undertake sector specific research around social media trends and activities to bring forward new ideas and develop our social media offer
Provide support to the Social Media and Marketing Manager with the administration of the Corporate Sponsorship Programme and similar as required
Update the ‘Success Stories’ and ‘News and Events’ sections of the website with relevant information
Undertake any other duties as directed by the Social Media and Marketing Manager
Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
All delivered within the workplace via online training and at Colchester Institute Campus every other week
Training Outcome:
After this apprenticeship, there are a variety of career paths an applicant could pursue
Potential roles include Social Media Coordinator, Content Creator, Digital Marketing Assistant, or Marketing Assistant/Manager. In the longer term, there may also be opportunities within our company in social media or marketing, allowing individuals to further develop and apply the skills they have gained during the apprenticeship. There is no guarantee of future employment
Employer Description:Danaher is an independent registered animal rescue charity based in Wethersfield, Essex.
Each year we rehome hundreds of lost, abandoned or ill-treated dogs, cats, and small animals.
Whilst affiliated with the RSPCA, we are an entirely self-funding charity which could not exist without our generous supporters and volunteers, and rely heavily on fundraising, marketing and our social media coverage.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm with 2 x 30 minute breaks or 1 x1 hour lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
To maintain the Single Central Record and HR database, with emphasis on inputting and checking salary, hours, absence and other personnel changes.
Administrative support of College recruitment, e.g. sending interview invitation template emails, sending applications to managers in the college.
To undertake a range of administrative processes to support the HR function with specific emphasis on new starter processes (e.g. checking new starter documentation, completing contracts, ensuring safeguarding checks are complete, etc), and absence logging.
To maintain filing systems, both manual and electronic.
Training Outcome:It forms the foundation of a career within the profession, giving the base for further development through a career path within an organisation and/or through the HR Consultant/Partner apprenticeship.Employer Description:We are an outstanding further education college. With a wide range of over 300 courses covering subjects from Animal Care, Business and Catering, to Forensics, Motorsport and Performing Arts, our campuses offer purpose-built accommodation for each subject to ensure that our students are learning in industry-standard facilities that reflect the environment you will work in after finishing your studies.Working Hours :08.30-17.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.30-16.30 Friday.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Number skills,Team working,Non judgemental....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with the installation and configuration of computer operating systems, applications, and hardware.
Provide first-line technical support to staff and students via phone, email, and ticketing systems.
Perform basic troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network issues under supervision.
Maintain accurate records of IT assets, deployments, and service requests.
Support the Service Desk team in resolving incidents and escalating complex issues when necessary.
Prepare and set up IT equipment for classrooms, offices, and events.
Follow College IT policies and procedures to ensure data security and compliance.
Keep up to date with industry developments and actively participate in training sessions.
Training Outcome:Possible Career Routes upon completion:
IT Support Technician / Service Desk Analyst.
Network Technician / Junior Network Engineer.
Cybersecurity Support Technician.
Employer Description:We are an outstanding further education college. With a wide range of over 300 courses covering subjects from Animal Care, Business and Catering, to Forensics, Motorsport and Performing Arts, our campuses offer purpose-built accommodation for each subject to ensure that our students are learning in industry-standard facilities that reflect the environment you will work in after finishing your studies.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Plan, deliver, evaluate and assess Maths and English lessons,demonstrating a creative and practical approach linked to our outdooreducation ethos and land based/animal care vocational qualifications• Complete Pearsons Functional skills assessments and paperwork toensure young people are gaining correct qualifications• Complete reports once a term detailing young people’s progress to send to caregivers• Lead at least one activity club session a week• Support lunch cover as needed.• Support other curriculum areas if needed, for cover purposes.• Commence and complete L5 education and training qualification to begin leading education sessions covering Maths & English. These sessions can be via a small education group or 1:1 according to curriculum.• Lead and or support Re-engagement/ADO Fusion/external clients 1:1 or group work with service users during term days• Potential to agency cover the school staff where requiredTraining:Term Time Monday online training with training provider
Practical training will be on the apprenticeship for the remaining hours of the post per week
Level 5 Learning and skills teacher apprenticeship standard.Training Outcome:Permanent Post applies on successful completion of the apprenticeship to grow a teaching career with ADO Therapy with potential to learn or study further including therapeutic skills to support the career growthEmployer Description:ADO Therapy is a small specialist and evolving private company providing an
Alternative Provision (ADO Fusion), interventions and therapy pathways into
education for children, young people and adults with animals, wildlife and
nature. We are a sister company to ADO River Valley which is a small special
independent school on the same site specialising in SEMHWorking Hours :This post is term-time (40 hours per week Mon-Fri 8.45am-5.15pm, 40 weeks)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Empathy....Read more...
Duties to include but are not limited to:
Mucking out of stables
Field maintenance collecting muck, fencing and weed control
Turning out horses and bringing in
Feeding horses
Grooming and assisting with clipping
Changing rugs, tacking up
Exercising horses and ponies both ridden and in-hand
You will learn the skill of liberty, lunging and long reining of horses
Assisting practitioners on therapeutic sessions
Supporting volunteers and work experience students
Keeping the yard and buildings clean and tidy
Assisting with general running and managing yard duties including other animal care
Assisting on events, such as courses and open days
Training:
You will gain a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification in Equine Groom & also an Emergency First Aid qualification
You will need to attend our Duchy Stoke Climsland one day a week, with the rest of your working week in the workplace
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may wish to consider progressing to Level 3 Senior Equine Groom. There may also be an opportunity for paid employment at Sirona.Employer Description:Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship is located just outside Totnes and provides equine-assisted therapy and learning to vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and adults with support needs supported by therapists, social workers and teachers.
Sirona is a small, relaxed and friendly yard with 8 horses and ponies alongside other animals, dogs, cat, chickens and 2 goats. Sirona is set on the beautiful Dartington estate with fantastic off-road hacking together with arena and a round pen for liberty/join up work.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, to include occasional weekend cover if requiredSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Head Veterinary NurseLocation: SwindonWe are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected, long-standing independent veterinary group. Operating across three sites, including a newly opened gold-standard cat-only clinic, this practice is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care with an emphasis on affordability, teamwork, and continuous professional development.With 38 staff members, including a dedicated nursing team of 17, the practice offers a supportive environment, strong management structures, and excellent facilities that allow the majority of cases to be handled in-house without referral. This is also a recognised teaching practice with an open, collaborative culture.We are seeking an experienced, motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to lead clinical standards, support the nursing team, and drive the development of protocols and training across all three sites.
The RoleAs Head Veterinary Nurse, you will be responsible for providing leadership, structure, and support across the nursing team and clinical operations. Working closely with the senior veterinary team, practice manager, and clinical manager, you will play a key role in maintaining high clinical standards and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.Key Responsibilities
Lead on clinical standards and development of clinical protocols across all sites.Induct, supervise, and support all clinical staff across the three practices.Manage HR and resource-related responsibilities including:Contribute to overall clinical and practice management.Ensure compliance with all RCVS standards and requirements.Act as an experienced Clinical Coach, supporting student nurses and team development.Provide high-quality client care and consulting when required.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within veterinary nursing.RVN qualification is essential.Additional qualifications such as RPA, RLA or leadership/management training are desirable.Must be an experienced Clinical Coach.Strong consulting skills and excellent client communication.Ability to coach, mentor and inspire the wider veterinary team.Commitment to ongoing development—further qualifications are encouraged.
Desirable Personal Qualities
Organised, efficient, and proactive.Passionate about animal welfare and clinical best practice.Compassionate communicator who supports clients and colleagues.Motivational team player who thrives in an open, supportive culture.Someone who values a healthy work–life balance and brings positive energy to the team.
Working Pattern & Benefits
4-day working week: 8:30am–7pmAdditional 1 in 5 rota for hospitalised patient careNo out-of-hours emergencies — OOH cover managed externally5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidaysVDS & RCVS fees coveredGenerous employee discountAnnual performance-based pay reviewsCompany pension scheme£500 CPD allowance....Read more...
Head Veterinary NurseLocation: SwindonWe are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected, long-standing independent veterinary group. Operating across three sites, including a newly opened gold-standard cat-only clinic, this practice is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care with an emphasis on affordability, teamwork, and continuous professional development.With 38 staff members, including a dedicated nursing team of 17, the practice offers a supportive environment, strong management structures, and excellent facilities that allow the majority of cases to be handled in-house without referral. This is also a recognised teaching practice with an open, collaborative culture.We are seeking an experienced, motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to lead clinical standards, support the nursing team, and drive the development of protocols and training across all three sites.
The RoleAs Head Veterinary Nurse, you will be responsible for providing leadership, structure, and support across the nursing team and clinical operations. Working closely with the senior veterinary team, practice manager, and clinical manager, you will play a key role in maintaining high clinical standards and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.Key Responsibilities
Lead on clinical standards and development of clinical protocols across all sites.Induct, supervise, and support all clinical staff across the three practices.Manage HR and resource-related responsibilities including:Contribute to overall clinical and practice management.Ensure compliance with all RCVS standards and requirements.Act as an experienced Clinical Coach, supporting student nurses and team development.Provide high-quality client care and consulting when required.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within veterinary nursing.RVN qualification is essential.Additional qualifications such as RPA, RLA or leadership/management training are desirable.Must be an experienced Clinical Coach.Strong consulting skills and excellent client communication.Ability to coach, mentor and inspire the wider veterinary team.Commitment to ongoing development—further qualifications are encouraged.
Desirable Personal Qualities
Organised, efficient, and proactive.Passionate about animal welfare and clinical best practice.Compassionate communicator who supports clients and colleagues.Motivational team player who thrives in an open, supportive culture.Someone who values a healthy work–life balance and brings positive energy to the team.
Working Pattern & Benefits
4-day working week: 8:30am–7pmAdditional 1 in 5 rota for hospitalised patient careNo out-of-hours emergencies — OOH cover managed externally5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidaysVDS & RCVS fees coveredGenerous employee discountAnnual performance-based pay reviewsCompany pension scheme£500 CPD allowance....Read more...
Our college values inspire us in all our everyday work – when we created them we all had a voice in shaping our values, and we’re proud of what we came up with together:
Kindness, Unity and Excellence.
Our values are important to us all and drive everything that we do and believe.
In your role, you will be accountable for:
Working in collaboration with administration team leaders, MI/funding teams and others in relation to the operation of the college.
To be a main point of contact for the relevant teaching/curriculum area, including front of house duties.
Develop strong working links with a specific curriculum area, to become very familiar with their working practices and curriculum offer, but retaining a college-wide perspective and willingness to work with other curriculum teams in times of staff shortages and need.
Working closely with admissions teams, ensuring that the application and interview process runs at maximum effectiveness and efficiency, including apprenticeships where appropriate.
Take part in all enrolment activities ensuring that students are correctly and fully enroled, showing correct courses and start/end dates.
Be familiar with all the college processes in matters relating to students and courses, and ensure that change requests are made correctly and in a timely manner.
Provide robust support to academic staff to ensure all students are registered correctly and timely with awarding bodies. Including paperwork and ‘reporting’ involved in apprenticeship management.
Provide an outstanding student absence management service to support curriculum staff and students.
Effective maintenance of other operating systems, including advice on timetables and production of registers, checking completion of registers and chasing up of missing data.
Gain a good knowledge of the funding requirements, and be in a position to provide advice and guide others.
Responsibility for processing of student DBS disclosure checks in curriculum areas where these are required, e.g. childcare and health and social care.
Provide a full reception service, including cash handling as prescribed by the customer services team, in centres where reception services are required.
Ensure a regular, adequate and accessible supply of college forms, stationery and other consumables as required.
To provide invigilation for exams as and when required.
There are things that we are all accountable for, whatever your role, these are:
Embedding safeguarding into your working practices and escalating any safeguarding concerns immediately in line with the College’s safeguarding policy.
Embedding Health and Safety best practices and ensuring a safe working environment for everyone within your area of responsibility, according to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Being a champion and advocate for Equality and Diversity throughout College.
Behaving in a manner that displays British values.
Being committed to reviews of your performance and your own Continuous Professional Development.
Any other duties commensurate with your role that may be required from time to time.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.Training:You will study at Kirklees College, following the Business Administrator Level 3 (the standard you follow will be dependent on experience, so you could be placed on the Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner standard).
The course will cover a range of Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours as outlined by the Apprenticeship Standard. These will be transferable and suitable to an administration role in any sector. Health and Safety and other role-specific processes and tools will be taught in the company.
If you do not meet the requirements for the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to be offered the Customer Service Practitioner Level 2.
Should you be offered the level 2 Customer Service apprenticeship, on successful completion, you may be offered the opportunity to later progress onto the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Business Administrator Level 3. After 18 months, you will complete an End Point Assessment. This will involve the following:
Showcase/Portfolio.
Interview.
Presentation on Project.
Knowledge Test.
Practical Observation.
Professional Discussion.
You are given time off to study; you are required to attend Kirklees College, Huddersfield Centre. You will also attend other meetings via Teams to complete work for your apprenticeship.Training Outcome:Whilst there will be no guarantee of a substantive position with the college at the end of the period, the college will guide, support and encourage suitable apprentices to apply for appropriate vacancies as and when they arise. The college has a very good record of supporting workers through in-house apprenticeships and many apprentices have secured employment with the college beyond their apprenticeship.Employer Description:Our mission is creating opportunities, changing lives and this is at the heart of everything we do. The college has a common set of values for both students and staff: Kindness, Unity and Excellence, and they define how we behave and interact with each other. Kirklees College is a uniquely vocational college whose student community reflects the diversity of the local area. We offer inspirational teaching in industry standard, state-of-the-art facilities and ensure curriculum is developed with employers to enable students to progress. At Kirklees College we aim to foster an honest and compassionate approach to ourselves, our people and environment, develop a shared purpose across our community, and set a culture of high aspiration, expectation and success. We strive to be ahead of the curve in our approach to teaching and learning and be a first-choice provider for students and industry alike. With over 10,000 students on full-time and part-time courses, and apprenticeships, we provide seven bespoke centres across the Kirklees region, from two main centres based in Dewsbury and Huddersfield, and dedicated learning centres for Animal Care, Construction, Engineering, Process Manufacturing and Higher Education.Working Hours :Monday to Friday - There will be a requirement to work evenings and weekends for enrolment and other events at any of our other sites throughout the academic year. 8.30am until 5pm Monday to Thursday. Friday 8.30am until 4.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Excellent attendance,Work Experience....Read more...
