Animal Care Technician

We are seeking to appoint a enthusiastic & dynamic Technician to support the animal collections based at the Cannington Campus. The role will include the day-to-day maintenance and care of the animal collection.

The successful candidates will be experienced in carrying out husbandry tasks for exotic and domestic animals, including maintenance and development of enclosures and paddocks. Knowledge of the daily management of a diverse animal collection is essential along with a good knowledge of current animal welfare legislation, experience with record keeping and basic IT skills together with a clean driving license.

Bridgwater & Taunton College are proposing to merge with Strode College in August 2025 to form a stronger College Group to continue to serve its learners, employers, and the wider Somerset Community.

Applicants who apply for a role at Bridgwater & Taunton College and who start their employment after 31 July 2025 will be contracted under the newly merged organisation to be known as UCS College Group (University Centre Somerset College Group)

To view the full details of this role please download the Job Specification (pdf) document under ‘Attachments’.