Animal Welfare & Science Technician (REQ0123)


Company:	Coastland College
Salary:	from £25,199 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT2 8PY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you keen to work with a range of domestic, farm and exotic animals?

Are you looking to share your passion for working with animals with our students and staff?

Are you a welfare-focussed, hardworking and engaging individual?

If you can answer yes to all three of those questions, then you should apply for one of our two Animal Technician posts!

Our Animal Technicians work across two exciting animal collections on the Kingston Maurward estate; which house over 120 different domestic, farm, herptile, avian and aquatic species! No two days are the same when working with our students and animals, but that’s what makes the role so interesting!

As our collections continue to grow, you can be part of the real-time, animal-related developments; working alongside our Animal Collection Manager. You will make welfare-enhancing changes to our animals – whilst delivering an exceptional student experience to our keen students! There will also be opportunities to undertake animal-related CPD and initial teacher training qualifications.

What we offer:

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holiday increasing by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 5 years (30 days). Prorated to your part time hours.

Additional 3 efficiency closure days over Christmas and an additional 4 days over Easter

Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Access to Optima Health - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme

Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development

Family friendly policies

A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD

Free on-site parking

Free on-site gym

Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.

Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders.

The important bit:

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

We’re here to help you:

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

What we stand for:

Here at Coastland College, we have one purpose which stands as an ever-present and unchanging reminder of why we’re here: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.

We’re proud of who we are and the ambitious, dedicated teams who always strive to bring out the very best in our students. Recruiting more brilliant individuals who share our values and passion is so important to us, so do our values speak to you?

We are Connected: Inspired by our heritage, we play a key part in a collaborative ecosystem – where everyone has a platform to grow, contribute and make an impact beyond borders.

We are Courageous: In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we embrace challenges both big and small – we have the determination to succeed, through deep-rooted curiosity and resilience.

We are Dynamic: We embrace innovation, technology, industry advances and hands-on learning, in everything we do – helping and challenging employers to ensure they thrive in their sector.

We are Empowering: We create opportunities for all; our staff, our students, our community, the economy and the world – opening doors and helping everyone achieve their full potential.

We are Welcoming: We celebrate diversity, ensuring a safe, inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all – a space where everyone is valued and treated with respect.

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